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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347,457.76, 3,519,074.16 and 850,500

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347,457.76, 3,519,074.16 and 850,500 is: 1,274,984.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347,457.76 : 3,519,074.16 = 850,500 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347,457.76/3,519,074.16 = 850,500/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347,457.76x = 3,519,074.16 × 850,500
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347,457.76x = 2,992,972,573,080
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,972,573,080/2,347,457.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,984.63

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