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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196,335.85, 3,294,995.85 and 848,378.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196,335.85, 3,294,995.85 and 848,378.40 is: 1,272,757.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196,335.85 : 3,294,995.85 = 848,378.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196,335.85/3,294,995.85 = 848,378.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196,335.85x = 3,294,995.85 × 848,378.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196,335.85x = 2,795,403,307,229.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,403,307,229.64/2,196,335.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,757.67

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