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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184,820.50, 3,277,230.75 and 688,912.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184,820.50, 3,277,230.75 and 688,912.50 is: 1,033,368.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184,820.50 : 3,277,230.75 = 688,912.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184,820.50/3,277,230.75 = 688,912.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184,820.50x = 3,277,230.75 × 688,912.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184,820.50x = 2,257,725,229,059.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,257,725,229,059.38/2,184,820.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,368.75

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