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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975,999.60, 4,463,653.80 and 846,412.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975,999.60, 4,463,653.80 and 846,412.40 is: 1,269,520.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975,999.60 : 4,463,653.80 = 846,412.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975,999.60/4,463,653.80 = 846,412.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975,999.60x = 4,463,653.80 × 846,412.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975,999.60x = 3,778,091,925,627.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,778,091,925,627.12/2,975,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269,520.31

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