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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647,173, 3,970,384.56 and 849,819.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647,173, 3,970,384.56 and 849,819.78 is: 1,274,609.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647,173 : 3,970,384.56 = 849,819.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647,173/3,970,384.56 = 849,819.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647,173x = 3,970,384.56 × 849,819.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647,173x = 3,374,111,333,294.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,374,111,333,294.60/2,647,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,609.30

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