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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484,968.92, 3,727,458.50 and 687,857.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484,968.92, 3,727,458.50 and 687,857.71 is: 1,031,787.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484,968.92 : 3,727,458.50 = 687,857.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484,968.92/3,727,458.50 = 687,857.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484,968.92x = 3,727,458.50 × 687,857.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484,968.92x = 2,563,961,055,172.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,563,961,055,172.10/2,484,968.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031,787.98

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