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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,974,255.92, 4,461,374.70 and 844,341.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,974,255.92, 4,461,374.70 and 844,341.48 is: 1,266,509.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,974,255.92 : 4,461,374.70 = 844,341.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,974,255.92/4,461,374.70 = 844,341.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,974,255.92x = 4,461,374.70 × 844,341.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,974,255.92x = 3,766,923,717,032.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,766,923,717,032.56/2,974,255.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266,509.61

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