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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947,331.76, 4,420,997.38 and 817,415.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,947,331.76, 4,420,997.38 and 817,415.84 is: 1,226,123.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,947,331.76 : 4,420,997.38 = 817,415.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,947,331.76/4,420,997.38 = 817,415.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,947,331.76x = 4,420,997.38 × 817,415.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,947,331.76x = 3,613,793,287,010.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,613,793,287,010.50/2,947,331.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226,123.69

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