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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343,874.94, 3,516,163.42 and 848,316.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343,874.94, 3,516,163.42 and 848,316.86 is: 1,272,602.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343,874.94 : 3,516,163.42 = 848,316.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343,874.94/3,516,163.42 = 848,316.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343,874.94x = 3,516,163.42 × 848,316.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343,874.94x = 2,982,820,711,701.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,982,820,711,701.26/2,343,874.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,602.33

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