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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486,032.88, 3,729,038.69 and 688,911.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486,032.88, 3,729,038.69 and 688,911.20 is: 1,033,363.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486,032.88 : 3,729,038.69 = 688,911.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486,032.88/3,729,038.69 = 688,911.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486,032.88x = 3,729,038.69 × 688,911.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486,032.88x = 2,568,976,496,684.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,976,496,684.58/2,486,032.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,363.85

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