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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458,150.60, 3,687,225.90 and 685,222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458,150.60, 3,687,225.90 and 685,222.60 is: 1,027,833.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458,150.60 : 3,687,225.90 = 685,222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458,150.60/3,687,225.90 = 685,222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458,150.60x = 3,687,225.90 × 685,222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458,150.60x = 2,526,570,517,985.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,526,570,517,985.34/2,458,150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027,833.90

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