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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486,029.04, 3,729,032.91 and 688,907.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486,029.04, 3,729,032.91 and 688,907.34 is: 1,033,358.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486,029.04 : 3,729,032.91 = 688,907.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486,029.04/3,729,032.91 = 688,907.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486,029.04x = 3,729,032.91 × 688,907.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486,029.04x = 2,568,958,142,800.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,958,142,800.56/2,486,029.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,358.06

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