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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032,228.54, 3,048,342.85 and 684,278.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032,228.54, 3,048,342.85 and 684,278.31 is: 1,026,417.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032,228.54 : 3,048,342.85 = 684,278.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032,228.54/3,048,342.85 = 684,278.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032,228.54x = 3,048,342.85 × 684,278.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032,228.54x = 2,085,914,893,698.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085,914,893,698.58/2,032,228.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026,417.48

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