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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947,443.89, 4,421,165.45 and 817,527.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,947,443.89, 4,421,165.45 and 817,527.99 is: 1,226,291.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,947,443.89 : 4,421,165.45 = 817,527.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,947,443.89/4,421,165.45 = 817,527.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,947,443.89x = 4,421,165.45 × 817,527.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,947,443.89x = 3,614,426,499,708.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,614,426,499,708.31/2,947,443.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226,291.88

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