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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,685,709.80, 4,028,564.70 and 912,781.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,685,709.80, 4,028,564.70 and 912,781.80 is: 1,369,172.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,685,709.80 : 4,028,564.70 = 912,781.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,685,709.80/4,028,564.70 = 912,781.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,685,709.80x = 4,028,564.70 × 912,781.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,685,709.80x = 3,677,200,538,282.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,677,200,538,282.46/2,685,709.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369,172.70

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