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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127,009.72, 3,191,132.34 and 687,662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127,009.72, 3,191,132.34 and 687,662.40 is: 1,031,693.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127,009.72 : 3,191,132.34 = 687,662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127,009.72/3,191,132.34 = 687,662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127,009.72x = 3,191,132.34 × 687,662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127,009.72x = 2,194,421,723,642.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,421,723,642.02/2,127,009.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031,693.32

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