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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184,822, 3,277,233 and 688,914

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184,822, 3,277,233 and 688,914 is: 1,033,371

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184,822 : 3,277,233 = 688,914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184,822/3,277,233 = 688,914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184,822x = 3,277,233 × 688,914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184,822x = 2,257,731,694,962
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,257,731,694,962/2,184,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,371

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