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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486,029.88, 3,729,034.19 and 688,908.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486,029.88, 3,729,034.19 and 688,908.20 is: 1,033,359.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486,029.88 : 3,729,034.19 = 688,908.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486,029.88/3,729,034.19 = 688,908.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486,029.88x = 3,729,034.19 × 688,908.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486,029.88x = 2,568,962,209,481.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,962,209,481.65/2,486,029.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,359.35

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