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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197,989.30, 3,295,999.80 and 849,703.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197,989.30, 3,295,999.80 and 849,703.80 is: 1,274,175.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197,989.30 : 3,295,999.80 = 849,703.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197,989.30/3,295,999.80 = 849,703.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197,989.30x = 3,295,999.80 × 849,703.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197,989.30x = 2,800,623,554,859.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,623,554,859.24/2,197,989.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,175.25

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