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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181,335.80, 3,272,003.70 and 685,425.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181,335.80, 3,272,003.70 and 685,425.40 is: 1,028,138.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181,335.80 : 3,272,003.70 = 685,425.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181,335.80/3,272,003.70 = 685,425.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181,335.80x = 3,272,003.70 × 685,425.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181,335.80x = 2,242,714,444,873.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242,714,444,873.98/2,181,335.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028,138.10

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