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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647,178.97, 3,970,393.56 and 849,825.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647,178.97, 3,970,393.56 and 849,825.78 is: 1,274,618.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647,178.97 : 3,970,393.56 = 849,825.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647,178.97/3,970,393.56 = 849,825.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647,178.97x = 3,970,393.56 × 849,825.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647,178.97x = 3,374,142,804,033.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,374,142,804,033.98/2,647,178.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,618.32

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