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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284,619.60, 3,426,929.40 and 687,429.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284,619.60, 3,426,929.40 and 687,429.20 is: 1,031,143.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284,619.60 : 3,426,929.40 = 687,429.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284,619.60/3,426,929.40 = 687,429.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284,619.60x = 3,426,929.40 × 687,429.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284,619.60x = 2,355,771,335,898.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,355,771,335,898.48/2,284,619.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031,143.80

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