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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046,372.55, 3,069,832.20 and 698,196.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046,372.55, 3,069,832.20 and 698,196.40 is: 1,047,387.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046,372.55 : 3,069,832.20 = 698,196.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046,372.55/3,069,832.20 = 698,196.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046,372.55x = 3,069,832.20 × 698,196.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046,372.55x = 2,143,345,790,644.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,143,345,790,644.08/2,046,372.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047,387.87

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