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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458,334.40, 3,687,501.60 and 685,406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458,334.40, 3,687,501.60 and 685,406.40 is: 1,028,109.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458,334.40 : 3,687,501.60 = 685,406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458,334.40/3,687,501.60 = 685,406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458,334.40x = 3,687,501.60 × 685,406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458,334.40x = 2,527,437,196,650.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527,437,196,650.24/2,458,334.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028,109.60

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