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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430,731.37, 3,646,018.61 and 724,888.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430,731.37, 3,646,018.61 and 724,888.83 is: 1,087,309.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430,731.37 : 3,646,018.61 = 724,888.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430,731.37/3,646,018.61 = 724,888.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430,731.37x = 3,646,018.61 × 724,888.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430,731.37x = 2,642,958,164,361.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,958,164,361.13/2,430,731.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087,309.85

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