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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481,332.40, 3,721,998.60 and 684,493.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481,332.40, 3,721,998.60 and 684,493.20 is: 1,026,739.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481,332.40 : 3,721,998.60 = 684,493.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481,332.40/3,721,998.60 = 684,493.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481,332.40x = 3,721,998.60 × 684,493.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481,332.40x = 2,547,682,732,109.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,682,732,109.52/2,481,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026,739.80

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