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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485,003.32, 3,727,089.74 and 688,068.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485,003.32, 3,727,089.74 and 688,068.44 is: 1,031,987.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485,003.32 : 3,727,089.74 = 688,068.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485,003.32/3,727,089.74 = 688,068.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485,003.32x = 3,727,089.74 × 688,068.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485,003.32x = 2,564,492,820,203.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,564,492,820,203.11/2,485,003.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031,987.68

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