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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484,689.88, 3,727,117.68 and 687,422.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484,689.88, 3,727,117.68 and 687,422.76 is: 1,031,157.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484,689.88 : 3,727,117.68 = 687,422.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484,689.88/3,727,117.68 = 687,422.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484,689.88x = 3,727,117.68 × 687,422.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484,689.88x = 2,562,105,522,430.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,105,522,430.40/2,484,689.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031,157.06

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