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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486,350.76, 3,729,156.57 and 689,046.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486,350.76, 3,729,156.57 and 689,046.82 is: 1,033,467.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486,350.76 : 3,729,156.57 = 689,046.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486,350.76/3,729,156.57 = 689,046.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486,350.76x = 3,729,156.57 × 689,046.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486,350.76x = 2,569,563,466,517.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569,563,466,517.72/2,486,350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,467.81

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