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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979,361.35, 4,469,083.55 and 849,445.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979,361.35, 4,469,083.55 and 849,445.47 is: 1,274,180.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979,361.35 : 4,469,083.55 = 849,445.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979,361.35/4,469,083.55 = 849,445.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979,361.35x = 4,469,083.55 × 849,445.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979,361.35x = 3,796,242,776,599.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,796,242,776,599.02/2,979,361.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,180.04

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