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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289,538.73, 3,434,339.19 and 849,665.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289,538.73, 3,434,339.19 and 849,665.75 is: 1,274,510.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289,538.73 : 3,434,339.19 = 849,665.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289,538.73/3,434,339.19 = 849,665.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289,538.73x = 3,434,339.19 × 849,665.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289,538.73x = 2,918,040,383,625.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918,040,383,625.74/2,289,538.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,510.16

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