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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047,472.40, 3,071,208.36 and 699,646.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047,472.40, 3,071,208.36 and 699,646.62 is: 1,049,469.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047,472.40 : 3,071,208.36 = 699,646.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047,472.40/3,071,208.36 = 699,646.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047,472.40x = 3,071,208.36 × 699,646.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047,472.40x = 2,148,760,548,389.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,148,760,548,389.74/2,047,472.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049,469.85

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