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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,532,434.53, 3,798,187.66 and 685,982.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,532,434.53, 3,798,187.66 and 685,982.02 is: 1,028,847.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,532,434.53 : 3,798,187.66 = 685,982.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,532,434.53/3,798,187.66 = 685,982.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,532,434.53x = 3,798,187.66 × 685,982.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,532,434.53x = 2,605,488,443,345.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,488,443,345.87/2,532,434.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028,847.31

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