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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284,987.83, 3,426,791.57 and 687,126.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284,987.83, 3,426,791.57 and 687,126.75 is: 1,030,482.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284,987.83 : 3,426,791.57 = 687,126.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284,987.83/3,426,791.57 = 687,126.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284,987.83x = 3,426,791.57 × 687,126.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284,987.83x = 2,354,640,140,712.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354,640,140,712.12/2,284,987.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030,482.58

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