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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468,586.78, 3,702,961.98 and 849,340.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468,586.78, 3,702,961.98 and 849,340.08 is: 1,274,038.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468,586.78 : 3,702,961.98 = 849,340.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468,586.78/3,702,961.98 = 849,340.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468,586.78x = 3,702,961.98 × 849,340.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468,586.78x = 3,145,074,024,330.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,145,074,024,330.16/2,468,586.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,038.27

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