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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843,843.50, 4,266,503.97 and 849,299.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843,843.50, 4,266,503.97 and 849,299.50 is: 1,274,169.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843,843.50 : 4,266,503.97 = 849,299.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843,843.50/4,266,503.97 = 849,299.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843,843.50x = 4,266,503.97 × 849,299.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843,843.50x = 3,623,539,688,469.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,623,539,688,469.01/2,843,843.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,169.86

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