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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647,185, 3,970,402.56 and 849,831.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647,185, 3,970,402.56 and 849,831.78 is: 1,274,627.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647,185 : 3,970,402.56 = 849,831.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647,185/3,970,402.56 = 849,831.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647,185x = 3,970,402.56 × 849,831.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647,185x = 3,374,174,274,881.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,374,174,274,881.36/2,647,185
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,627.30

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