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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640,488.96, 3,960,942.72 and 747,242.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640,488.96, 3,960,942.72 and 747,242.24 is: 1,120,922.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640,488.96 : 3,960,942.72 = 747,242.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640,488.96/3,960,942.72 = 747,242.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640,488.96x = 3,960,942.72 × 747,242.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640,488.96x = 2,959,783,710,604.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,959,783,710,604.49/2,640,488.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120,922.58

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