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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107,762.68, 3,162,147 and 687,821.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107,762.68, 3,162,147 and 687,821.40 is: 1,031,896.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107,762.68 : 3,162,147 = 687,821.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107,762.68/3,162,147 = 687,821.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107,762.68x = 3,162,147 × 687,821.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107,762.68x = 2,174,992,376,545.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174,992,376,545.80/2,107,762.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031,896.24

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