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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740,282.40, 4,110,423.60 and 847,215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740,282.40, 4,110,423.60 and 847,215.20 is: 1,270,822.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740,282.40 : 4,110,423.60 = 847,215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740,282.40/4,110,423.60 = 847,215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740,282.40x = 4,110,423.60 × 847,215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740,282.40x = 3,482,413,352,358.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,482,413,352,358.72/2,740,282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270,822.80

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