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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495,332.44, 3,742,608.24 and 812,424.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495,332.44, 3,742,608.24 and 812,424.60 is: 1,218,509.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495,332.44 : 3,742,608.24 = 812,424.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495,332.44/3,742,608.24 = 812,424.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495,332.44x = 3,742,608.24 × 812,424.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495,332.44x = 3,040,587,002,338.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,040,587,002,338.70/2,495,332.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218,509.79

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