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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442,257.04, 3,663,943.56 and 844,818.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442,257.04, 3,663,943.56 and 844,818.96 is: 1,267,421.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442,257.04 : 3,663,943.56 = 844,818.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442,257.04/3,663,943.56 = 844,818.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442,257.04x = 3,663,943.56 × 844,818.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442,257.04x = 3,095,368,987,857.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,095,368,987,857.90/2,442,257.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267,421.46

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