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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016,004.60, 3,024,006.90 and 686,308.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016,004.60, 3,024,006.90 and 686,308.60 is: 1,029,462.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016,004.60 : 3,024,006.90 = 686,308.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016,004.60/3,024,006.90 = 686,308.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016,004.60x = 3,024,006.90 × 686,308.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016,004.60x = 2,075,401,941,929.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,401,941,929.34/2,016,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029,462.90

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