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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429,662.40, 3,644,493.60 and 746,763.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429,662.40, 3,644,493.60 and 746,763.20 is: 1,120,144.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429,662.40 : 3,644,493.60 = 746,763.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429,662.40/3,644,493.60 = 746,763.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429,662.40x = 3,644,493.60 × 746,763.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429,662.40x = 2,721,573,703,115.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721,573,703,115.52/2,429,662.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120,144.80

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