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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,646,988.23, 3,968,546.85 and 848,848.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,646,988.23, 3,968,546.85 and 848,848.17 is: 1,272,651.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,646,988.23 : 3,968,546.85 = 848,848.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,646,988.23/3,968,546.85 = 848,848.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,646,988.23x = 3,968,546.85 × 848,848.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,646,988.23x = 3,368,693,731,181.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,368,693,731,181.76/2,646,988.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,651.57

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