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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971,389.60, 2,957,084.40 and 849,458.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971,389.60, 2,957,084.40 and 849,458.60 is: 1,274,187.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971,389.60 : 2,957,084.40 = 849,458.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971,389.60/2,957,084.40 = 849,458.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971,389.60x = 2,957,084.40 × 849,458.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971,389.60x = 2,511,920,774,505.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,511,920,774,505.84/1,971,389.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,187.90

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