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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431,759.28, 3,648,035.32 and 748,862.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431,759.28, 3,648,035.32 and 748,862.78 is: 1,123,416.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431,759.28 : 3,648,035.32 = 748,862.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431,759.28/3,648,035.32 = 748,862.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431,759.28x = 3,648,035.32 × 748,862.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431,759.28x = 2,731,877,860,281.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,731,877,860,281.14/2,431,759.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123,416.24

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