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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482,340.31, 3,723,436.08 and 685,333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482,340.31, 3,723,436.08 and 685,333.44 is: 1,027,979.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482,340.31 : 3,723,436.08 = 685,333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482,340.31/3,723,436.08 = 685,333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482,340.31x = 3,723,436.08 × 685,333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482,340.31x = 2,551,795,257,326.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,551,795,257,326.52/2,482,340.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027,979.62

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