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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486,028.38, 3,729,031.93 and 688,906.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486,028.38, 3,729,031.93 and 688,906.69 is: 1,033,357.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486,028.38 : 3,729,031.93 = 688,906.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486,028.38/3,729,031.93 = 688,906.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486,028.38x = 3,729,031.93 × 688,906.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486,028.38x = 2,568,955,035,339.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,955,035,339.17/2,486,028.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,357.09

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