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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947,396.98, 4,421,095.20 and 817,481.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,947,396.98, 4,421,095.20 and 817,481.46 is: 1,226,222.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,947,396.98 : 4,421,095.20 = 817,481.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,947,396.98/4,421,095.20 = 817,481.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,947,396.98x = 4,421,095.20 × 817,481.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,947,396.98x = 3,614,163,358,894.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,614,163,358,894.99/2,947,396.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226,222.12

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