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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283,985.92, 3,425,981.45 and 686,549.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283,985.92, 3,425,981.45 and 686,549.01 is: 1,029,824.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283,985.92 : 3,425,981.45 = 686,549.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283,985.92/3,425,981.45 = 686,549.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283,985.92x = 3,425,981.45 × 686,549.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283,985.92x = 2,352,104,169,343.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,104,169,343.12/2,283,985.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029,824.29

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