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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741,516.40, 4,112,391.60 and 848,293.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741,516.40, 4,112,391.60 and 848,293.68 is: 1,272,476.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741,516.40 : 4,112,391.60 = 848,293.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741,516.40/4,112,391.60 = 848,293.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741,516.40x = 4,112,391.60 × 848,293.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741,516.40x = 3,488,515,803,965.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,488,515,803,965.09/2,741,516.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,476.72

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