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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977,378.91, 4,466,095.81 and 847,462.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977,378.91, 4,466,095.81 and 847,462.44 is: 1,271,201.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977,378.91 : 4,466,095.81 = 847,462.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977,378.91/4,466,095.81 = 847,462.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977,378.91x = 4,466,095.81 × 847,462.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977,378.91x = 3,784,848,450,297.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,784,848,450,297.72/2,977,378.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271,201.47

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