Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287,897.68, 3,431,871 and 690,475.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,287,897.68, 3,431,871 and 690,475.08 is: 1,035,720.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,287,897.68 : 3,431,871 = 690,475.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,287,897.68/3,431,871 = 690,475.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,287,897.68x = 3,431,871 × 690,475.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,287,897.68x = 2,369,621,403,274.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,369,621,403,274.68/2,287,897.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,035,720.01
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