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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187,739.80, 3,281,588.10 and 691,831.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187,739.80, 3,281,588.10 and 691,831.80 is: 1,037,740.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187,739.80 : 3,281,588.10 = 691,831.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187,739.80/3,281,588.10 = 691,831.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187,739.80x = 3,281,588.10 × 691,831.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187,739.80x = 2,270,307,002,081.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,270,307,002,081.58/2,187,739.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037,740.87

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