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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047,916.68, 3,073,246.20 and 849,840.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047,916.68, 3,073,246.20 and 849,840.16 is: 1,275,329.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047,916.68 : 3,073,246.20 = 849,840.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047,916.68/3,073,246.20 = 849,840.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047,916.68x = 3,073,246.20 × 849,840.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047,916.68x = 2,611,768,042,327.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611,768,042,327.39/2,047,916.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275,329.25

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