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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460,437.40, 3,690,656.10 and 687,509.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460,437.40, 3,690,656.10 and 687,509.40 is: 1,031,264.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460,437.40 : 3,690,656.10 = 687,509.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460,437.40/3,690,656.10 = 687,509.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460,437.40x = 3,690,656.10 × 687,509.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460,437.40x = 2,537,360,760,917.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537,360,760,917.34/2,460,437.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031,264.10

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