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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,014,974.60, 3,022,461.90 and 685,278.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,014,974.60, 3,022,461.90 and 685,278.60 is: 1,027,917.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,014,974.60 : 3,022,461.90 = 685,278.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,014,974.60/3,022,461.90 = 685,278.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,014,974.60x = 3,022,461.90 × 685,278.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,014,974.60x = 2,071,228,459,385.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,228,459,385.34/2,014,974.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027,917.90

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