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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460,055.82, 3,690,057.06 and 840,809.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460,055.82, 3,690,057.06 and 840,809.22 is: 1,261,204.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460,055.82 : 3,690,057.06 = 840,809.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460,055.82/3,690,057.06 = 840,809.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460,055.82x = 3,690,057.06 × 840,809.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460,055.82x = 3,102,633,998,374.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,102,633,998,374.09/2,460,055.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261,204.72

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