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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440,640.44, 3,661,099.98 and 820,759.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440,640.44, 3,661,099.98 and 820,759.24 is: 1,231,185.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440,640.44 : 3,661,099.98 = 820,759.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440,640.44/3,661,099.98 = 820,759.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440,640.44x = 3,661,099.98 × 820,759.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440,640.44x = 3,004,881,637,148.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004,881,637,148.82/2,440,640.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,185.71

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