Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429,628.24, 3,644,351.64 and 746,688
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,429,628.24, 3,644,351.64 and 746,688 is: 1,120,004.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,429,628.24 : 3,644,351.64 = 746,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,429,628.24/3,644,351.64 = 746,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,429,628.24x = 3,644,351.64 × 746,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,429,628.24x = 2,721,193,637,368.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,721,193,637,368.32/2,429,628.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,120,004.12
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