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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485,280.40, 3,727,701.90 and 688,003.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485,280.40, 3,727,701.90 and 688,003.80 is: 1,031,945.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485,280.40 : 3,727,701.90 = 688,003.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485,280.40/3,727,701.90 = 688,003.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485,280.40x = 3,727,701.90 × 688,003.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485,280.40x = 2,564,673,072,467.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,564,673,072,467.22/2,485,280.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031,945.16

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