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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979,462.62, 4,469,235.14 and 849,546.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979,462.62, 4,469,235.14 and 849,546.50 is: 1,274,331.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979,462.62 : 4,469,235.14 = 849,546.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979,462.62/4,469,235.14 = 849,546.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979,462.62x = 4,469,235.14 × 849,546.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979,462.62x = 3,796,823,050,641.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,796,823,050,641.70/2,979,462.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,331.49

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