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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197,989.80, 3,296,000.55 and 849,704.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197,989.80, 3,296,000.55 and 849,704.30 is: 1,274,175.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197,989.80 : 3,296,000.55 = 849,704.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197,989.80/3,296,000.55 = 849,704.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197,989.80x = 3,296,000.55 × 849,704.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197,989.80x = 2,800,625,840,137.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,625,840,137.37/2,197,989.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,175.99

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