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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524,586.40, 3,786,879.60 and 818,726.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524,586.40, 3,786,879.60 and 818,726.40 is: 1,228,089.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524,586.40 : 3,786,879.60 = 818,726.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524,586.40/3,786,879.60 = 818,726.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524,586.40x = 3,786,879.60 × 818,726.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524,586.40x = 3,100,418,302,141.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,100,418,302,141.44/2,524,586.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228,089.60

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