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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484,764.96, 3,727,230.59 and 687,498.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484,764.96, 3,727,230.59 and 687,498.01 is: 1,031,270.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484,764.96 : 3,727,230.59 = 687,498.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484,764.96/3,727,230.59 = 687,498.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484,764.96x = 3,727,230.59 × 687,498.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484,764.96x = 2,562,463,605,836.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,463,605,836.79/2,484,764.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031,270.02

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