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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034,129.52, 3,049,976.39 and 686,262.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034,129.52, 3,049,976.39 and 686,262.28 is: 1,028,982.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034,129.52 : 3,049,976.39 = 686,262.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034,129.52/3,049,976.39 = 686,262.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034,129.52x = 3,049,976.39 × 686,262.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034,129.52x = 2,093,083,751,347.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093,083,751,347.57/2,034,129.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028,982.54

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