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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447,137.40, 3,670,706.10 and 849,861.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447,137.40, 3,670,706.10 and 849,861.95 is: 1,274,792.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447,137.40 : 3,670,706.10 = 849,861.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447,137.40/3,670,706.10 = 849,861.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447,137.40x = 3,670,706.10 × 849,861.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447,137.40x = 3,119,593,444,022.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,119,593,444,022.90/2,447,137.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,792.93

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