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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644,923.72, 3,967,759.20 and 847,386.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644,923.72, 3,967,759.20 and 847,386.72 is: 1,271,199.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644,923.72 : 3,967,759.20 = 847,386.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644,923.72/3,967,759.20 = 847,386.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644,923.72x = 3,967,759.20 × 847,386.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644,923.72x = 3,362,226,454,237.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,362,226,454,237.82/2,644,923.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271,199.78

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