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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740,581.56, 4,110,872.34 and 847,281.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740,581.56, 4,110,872.34 and 847,281.08 is: 1,270,921.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740,581.56 : 4,110,872.34 = 847,281.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740,581.56/4,110,872.34 = 847,281.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740,581.56x = 4,110,872.34 × 847,281.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740,581.56x = 3,483,064,355,977.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,483,064,355,977.33/2,740,581.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270,921.62

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