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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473,147.20, 3,709,971.36 and 853,704.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473,147.20, 3,709,971.36 and 853,704.96 is: 1,280,643.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473,147.20 : 3,709,971.36 = 853,704.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473,147.20/3,709,971.36 = 853,704.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473,147.20x = 3,709,971.36 × 853,704.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473,147.20x = 3,167,220,951,489.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,167,220,951,489.95/2,473,147.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,643.93

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