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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045,974.78, 3,068,961.65 and 698,137.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045,974.78, 3,068,961.65 and 698,137.27 is: 1,047,205.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045,974.78 : 3,068,961.65 = 698,137.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045,974.78/3,068,961.65 = 698,137.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045,974.78x = 3,068,961.65 × 698,137.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045,974.78x = 2,142,556,499,520.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,556,499,520.62/2,045,974.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047,205.72

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