Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,974,163.08, 4,461,235.74 and 844,249
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,974,163.08, 4,461,235.74 and 844,249 is: 1,266,370.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,974,163.08 : 4,461,235.74 = 844,249 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,974,163.08/4,461,235.74 = 844,249/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,974,163.08x = 4,461,235.74 × 844,249 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,974,163.08x = 3,766,393,812,259.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,766,393,812,259.26/2,974,163.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,266,370.98
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