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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647,017.32, 3,968,590.26 and 848,877.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647,017.32, 3,968,590.26 and 848,877.26 is: 1,272,695.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647,017.32 : 3,968,590.26 = 848,877.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647,017.32/3,968,590.26 = 848,877.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647,017.32x = 3,968,590.26 × 848,877.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647,017.32x = 3,368,846,025,971.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,368,846,025,971.49/2,647,017.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,695.12

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