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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977,158.24, 4,466,327.40 and 847,326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977,158.24, 4,466,327.40 and 847,326.24 is: 1,271,157.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977,158.24 : 4,466,327.40 = 847,326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977,158.24/4,466,327.40 = 847,326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977,158.24x = 4,466,327.40 × 847,326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977,158.24x = 3,784,436,402,450.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,784,436,402,450.98/2,977,158.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271,157.29

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