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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146,873.78, 3,220,431.29 and 688,047.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146,873.78, 3,220,431.29 and 688,047.16 is: 1,032,109.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146,873.78 : 3,220,431.29 = 688,047.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146,873.78/3,220,431.29 = 688,047.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146,873.78x = 3,220,431.29 × 688,047.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146,873.78x = 2,215,808,603,059.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,215,808,603,059.64/2,146,873.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032,109.40

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