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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442,973.72, 3,664,711.68 and 845,534.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442,973.72, 3,664,711.68 and 845,534.20 is: 1,268,388.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442,973.72 : 3,664,711.68 = 845,534.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442,973.72/3,664,711.68 = 845,534.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442,973.72x = 3,664,711.68 × 845,534.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442,973.72x = 3,098,639,058,579.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,098,639,058,579.46/2,442,973.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268,388.21

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