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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447,699.58, 3,671,549.40 and 850,264.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447,699.58, 3,671,549.40 and 850,264.21 is: 1,275,396.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447,699.58 : 3,671,549.40 = 850,264.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447,699.58/3,671,549.40 = 850,264.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447,699.58x = 3,671,549.40 × 850,264.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447,699.58x = 3,121,787,044,076.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121,787,044,076.59/2,447,699.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275,396.32

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