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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372,538.52, 3,558,906.20 and 689,642.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372,538.52, 3,558,906.20 and 689,642.02 is: 1,034,491.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372,538.52 : 3,558,906.20 = 689,642.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372,538.52/3,558,906.20 = 689,642.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372,538.52x = 3,558,906.20 × 689,642.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372,538.52x = 2,454,371,239,515.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,371,239,515.78/2,372,538.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034,491.63

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