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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947,447.26, 4,421,170.50 and 817,531.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,947,447.26, 4,421,170.50 and 817,531.37 is: 1,226,296.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,947,447.26 : 4,421,170.50 = 817,531.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,947,447.26/4,421,170.50 = 817,531.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,947,447.26x = 4,421,170.50 × 817,531.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,947,447.26x = 3,614,445,553,762.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,614,445,553,762.73/2,947,447.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226,296.94

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