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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460,472.40, 3,690,708.60 and 687,544.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460,472.40, 3,690,708.60 and 687,544.40 is: 1,031,316.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460,472.40 : 3,690,708.60 = 687,544.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460,472.40/3,690,708.60 = 687,544.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460,472.40x = 3,690,708.60 × 687,544.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460,472.40x = 2,537,526,029,961.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537,526,029,961.84/2,460,472.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031,316.60

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