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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485,008.99, 3,727,098.25 and 688,074.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485,008.99, 3,727,098.25 and 688,074.11 is: 1,031,996.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485,008.99 : 3,727,098.25 = 688,074.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485,008.99/3,727,098.25 = 688,074.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485,008.99x = 3,727,098.25 × 688,074.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485,008.99x = 2,564,519,790,895.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,564,519,790,895.63/2,485,008.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031,996.18

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