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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440,336.32, 3,659,605.92 and 842,489.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440,336.32, 3,659,605.92 and 842,489.28 is: 1,263,423.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440,336.32 : 3,659,605.92 = 842,489.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440,336.32/3,659,605.92 = 842,489.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440,336.32x = 3,659,605.92 × 842,489.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440,336.32x = 3,083,178,756,624.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083,178,756,624.54/2,440,336.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263,423.71

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