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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,974,159.58, 4,461,230.41 and 844,245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,974,159.58, 4,461,230.41 and 844,245.50 is: 1,266,365.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,974,159.58 : 4,461,230.41 = 844,245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,974,159.58/4,461,230.41 = 844,245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,974,159.58x = 4,461,230.41 × 844,245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,974,159.58x = 3,766,373,698,105.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,766,373,698,105.66/2,974,159.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266,365.71

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