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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371,539.95, 3,557,408.34 and 688,643.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371,539.95, 3,557,408.34 and 688,643.45 is: 1,032,993.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371,539.95 : 3,557,408.34 = 688,643.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371,539.95/3,557,408.34 = 688,643.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371,539.95x = 3,557,408.34 × 688,643.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371,539.95x = 2,449,785,952,316.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,449,785,952,316.37/2,371,539.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032,993.75

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