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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047,488.40, 3,071,232.36 and 699,662.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047,488.40, 3,071,232.36 and 699,662.64 is: 1,049,493.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047,488.40 : 3,071,232.36 = 699,662.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047,488.40/3,071,232.36 = 699,662.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047,488.40x = 3,071,232.36 × 699,662.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047,488.40x = 2,148,826,541,051.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,148,826,541,051.03/2,047,488.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049,493.88

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