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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458,335.40, 3,687,503.10 and 685,407.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458,335.40, 3,687,503.10 and 685,407.40 is: 1,028,111.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458,335.40 : 3,687,503.10 = 685,407.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458,335.40/3,687,503.10 = 685,407.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458,335.40x = 3,687,503.10 × 685,407.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458,335.40x = 2,527,441,912,262.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527,441,912,262.94/2,458,335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028,111.10

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