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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698,857.70, 4,048,286.55 and 704,313.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698,857.70, 4,048,286.55 and 704,313.70 is: 1,056,470.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698,857.70 : 4,048,286.55 = 704,313.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698,857.70/4,048,286.55 = 704,313.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698,857.70x = 4,048,286.55 × 704,313.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698,857.70x = 2,851,263,678,690.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,851,263,678,690.74/2,698,857.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056,470.55

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