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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370,285.72, 3,555,778.50 and 687,170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370,285.72, 3,555,778.50 and 687,170.52 is: 1,030,857.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370,285.72 : 3,555,778.50 = 687,170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370,285.72/3,555,778.50 = 687,170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370,285.72x = 3,555,778.50 × 687,170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370,285.72x = 2,443,426,160,849.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,426,160,849.82/2,370,285.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030,857.23

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