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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371,968.46, 3,558,299.37 and 688,853.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371,968.46, 3,558,299.37 and 688,853.26 is: 1,033,380.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371,968.46 : 3,558,299.37 = 688,853.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371,968.46/3,558,299.37 = 688,853.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371,968.46x = 3,558,299.37 × 688,853.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371,968.46x = 2,451,146,121,080.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,146,121,080.45/2,371,968.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,380.57

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