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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,974,112, 4,461,159.24 and 844,197.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,974,112, 4,461,159.24 and 844,197.92 is: 1,266,294.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,974,112 : 4,461,159.24 = 844,197.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,974,112/4,461,159.24 = 844,197.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,974,112x = 4,461,159.24 × 844,197.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,974,112x = 3,766,101,351,196.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,766,101,351,196.78/2,974,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266,294.39

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