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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508,002.40, 3,762,003.60 and 825,160.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508,002.40, 3,762,003.60 and 825,160.80 is: 1,237,741.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508,002.40 : 3,762,003.60 = 825,160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508,002.40/3,762,003.60 = 825,160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508,002.40x = 3,762,003.60 × 825,160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508,002.40x = 3,104,257,900,178.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,104,257,900,178.88/2,508,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,741.20

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