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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372,535, 3,558,900.96 and 689,638.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372,535, 3,558,900.96 and 689,638.50 is: 1,034,486.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372,535 : 3,558,900.96 = 689,638.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372,535/3,558,900.96 = 689,638.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372,535x = 3,558,900.96 × 689,638.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372,535x = 2,454,355,119,702.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,355,119,702.96/2,372,535
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034,486.37

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