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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448,307.20, 3,672,979.20 and 742,310.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448,307.20, 3,672,979.20 and 742,310.40 is: 1,113,622.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448,307.20 : 3,672,979.20 = 742,310.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448,307.20/3,672,979.20 = 742,310.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448,307.20x = 3,672,979.20 × 742,310.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448,307.20x = 2,726,490,659,143.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726,490,659,143.68/2,448,307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113,622.78

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