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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431,213.24, 3,646,866.78 and 748,315

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431,213.24, 3,646,866.78 and 748,315 is: 1,122,486.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431,213.24 : 3,646,866.78 = 748,315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431,213.24/3,646,866.78 = 748,315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431,213.24x = 3,646,866.78 × 748,315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431,213.24x = 2,729,005,114,475.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729,005,114,475.70/2,431,213.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122,486.94

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