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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438,885.46, 3,658,517.46 and 732,895.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438,885.46, 3,658,517.46 and 732,895.59 is: 1,099,400.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438,885.46 : 3,658,517.46 = 732,895.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438,885.46/3,658,517.46 = 732,895.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438,885.46x = 3,658,517.46 × 732,895.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438,885.46x = 2,681,311,312,372.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,311,312,372.00/2,438,885.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099,400.26

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