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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488,103.87, 3,731,950.40 and 691,029.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488,103.87, 3,731,950.40 and 691,029.63 is: 1,036,487.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488,103.87 : 3,731,950.40 = 691,029.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488,103.87/3,731,950.40 = 691,029.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488,103.87x = 3,731,950.40 × 691,029.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488,103.87x = 2,578,888,300,635.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578,888,300,635.20/2,488,103.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036,487.40

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