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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,974,158.58, 4,461,228.91 and 844,244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,974,158.58, 4,461,228.91 and 844,244.50 is: 1,266,364.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,974,158.58 : 4,461,228.91 = 844,244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,974,158.58/4,461,228.91 = 844,244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,974,158.58x = 4,461,228.91 × 844,244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,974,158.58x = 3,766,367,970,508.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,766,367,970,508.50/2,974,158.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266,364.21

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