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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183,434.80, 3,275,152.20 and 687,332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183,434.80, 3,275,152.20 and 687,332.40 is: 1,030,998.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183,434.80 : 3,275,152.20 = 687,332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183,434.80/3,275,152.20 = 687,332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183,434.80x = 3,275,152.20 × 687,332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183,434.80x = 2,251,118,221,991.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251,118,221,991.28/2,183,434.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030,998.60

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