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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446,275.40, 3,669,413.10 and 848,999.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446,275.40, 3,669,413.10 and 848,999.95 is: 1,273,499.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446,275.40 : 3,669,413.10 = 848,999.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446,275.40/3,669,413.10 = 848,999.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446,275.40x = 3,669,413.10 × 848,999.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446,275.40x = 3,115,331,538,429.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,115,331,538,429.35/2,446,275.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273,499.93

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