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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485,992.60, 3,729,176.82 and 688,855.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485,992.60, 3,729,176.82 and 688,855.32 is: 1,033,335.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485,992.60 : 3,729,176.82 = 688,855.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485,992.60/3,729,176.82 = 688,855.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485,992.60x = 3,729,176.82 × 688,855.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485,992.60x = 2,568,863,291,677.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,863,291,677.68/2,485,992.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,335.05

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