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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977,509.17, 4,466,291.40 and 847,593.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977,509.17, 4,466,291.40 and 847,593.21 is: 1,271,397.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977,509.17 : 4,466,291.40 = 847,593.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977,509.17/4,466,291.40 = 847,593.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977,509.17x = 4,466,291.40 × 847,593.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977,509.17x = 3,785,598,281,269.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,785,598,281,269.99/2,977,509.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271,397.69

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