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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012,568.70, 3,018,766.65 and 682,872.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012,568.70, 3,018,766.65 and 682,872.70 is: 1,024,279.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012,568.70 : 3,018,766.65 = 682,872.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012,568.70/3,018,766.65 = 682,872.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012,568.70x = 3,018,766.65 × 682,872.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012,568.70x = 2,061,433,332,955.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,433,332,955.45/2,012,568.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024,279.73

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