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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196,017.60, 3,292,471.20 and 847,659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196,017.60, 3,292,471.20 and 847,659.20 is: 1,270,888.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196,017.60 : 3,292,471.20 = 847,659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196,017.60/3,292,471.20 = 847,659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196,017.60x = 3,292,471.20 × 847,659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196,017.60x = 2,790,893,503,415.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790,893,503,415.04/2,196,017.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270,888.50

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