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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108,476.89, 3,163,415.18 and 688,579.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108,476.89, 3,163,415.18 and 688,579.29 is: 1,033,097.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108,476.89 : 3,163,415.18 = 688,579.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108,476.89/3,163,415.18 = 688,579.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108,476.89x = 3,163,415.18 × 688,579.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108,476.89x = 2,178,262,175,176.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,262,175,176.73/2,108,476.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,097.49

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