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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429,660.40, 3,644,490.60 and 746,545.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429,660.40, 3,644,490.60 and 746,545.20 is: 1,119,817.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429,660.40 : 3,644,490.60 = 746,545.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429,660.40/3,644,490.60 = 746,545.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429,660.40x = 3,644,490.60 × 746,545.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429,660.40x = 2,720,776,963,875.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,720,776,963,875.12/2,429,660.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119,817.80

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