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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484,732.52, 3,727,181.90 and 687,465.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484,732.52, 3,727,181.90 and 687,465.54 is: 1,031,221.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484,732.52 : 3,727,181.90 = 687,465.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484,732.52/3,727,181.90 = 687,465.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484,732.52x = 3,727,181.90 × 687,465.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484,732.52x = 2,562,309,119,280.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,309,119,280.39/2,484,732.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031,221.31

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