Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440,918.24, 3,661,620 and 904,324.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,440,918.24, 3,661,620 and 904,324.72 is: 1,356,576.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,440,918.24 : 3,661,620 = 904,324.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,440,918.24/3,661,620 = 904,324.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,440,918.24x = 3,661,620 × 904,324.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,440,918.24x = 3,311,293,481,246.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,311,293,481,246.40/2,440,918.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,356,576.97
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