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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647,176, 3,970,389.06 and 849,822.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647,176, 3,970,389.06 and 849,822.78 is: 1,274,613.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647,176 : 3,970,389.06 = 849,822.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647,176/3,970,389.06 = 849,822.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647,176x = 3,970,389.06 × 849,822.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647,176x = 3,374,127,068,650.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,374,127,068,650.79/2,647,176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,613.80

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