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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477,047.34, 3,715,537.89 and 679,931.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477,047.34, 3,715,537.89 and 679,931.12 is: 1,019,887.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477,047.34 : 3,715,537.89 = 679,931.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477,047.34/3,715,537.89 = 679,931.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477,047.34x = 3,715,537.89 × 679,931.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477,047.34x = 2,526,309,838,950.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,526,309,838,950.14/2,477,047.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019,887.59

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