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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458,897.60, 3,688,346.40 and 685,969.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458,897.60, 3,688,346.40 and 685,969.60 is: 1,028,954.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458,897.60 : 3,688,346.40 = 685,969.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458,897.60/3,688,346.40 = 685,969.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458,897.60x = 3,688,346.40 × 685,969.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458,897.60x = 2,530,093,504,669.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,530,093,504,669.44/2,458,897.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028,954.40

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