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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738,037.60, 4,107,639.60 and 844,970.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738,037.60, 4,107,639.60 and 844,970.40 is: 1,267,635.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738,037.60 : 4,107,639.60 = 844,970.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738,037.60/4,107,639.60 = 844,970.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738,037.60x = 4,107,639.60 × 844,970.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738,037.60x = 3,470,833,875,867.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,470,833,875,867.84/2,738,037.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267,635.58

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