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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047,655.92, 3,071,485.23 and 849,256.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047,655.92, 3,071,485.23 and 849,256.45 is: 1,273,885.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047,655.92 : 3,071,485.23 = 849,256.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047,655.92/3,071,485.23 = 849,256.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047,655.92x = 3,071,485.23 × 849,256.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047,655.92x = 2,608,478,642,657.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608,478,642,657.23/2,047,655.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273,885.23

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