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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284,531.68, 3,426,967.44 and 686,966.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284,531.68, 3,426,967.44 and 686,966.88 is: 1,030,501.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284,531.68 : 3,426,967.44 = 686,966.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284,531.68/3,426,967.44 = 686,966.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284,531.68x = 3,426,967.44 × 686,966.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284,531.68x = 2,354,213,130,118.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354,213,130,118.39/2,284,531.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030,501.42

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