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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,243,802.60, 4,865,768.70 and 847,498.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,243,802.60, 4,865,768.70 and 847,498.60 is: 1,271,264.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,243,802.60 : 4,865,768.70 = 847,498.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,243,802.60/4,865,768.70 = 847,498.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,243,802.60x = 4,865,768.70 × 847,498.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,243,802.60x = 4,123,732,161,173.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,123,732,161,173.82/3,243,802.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271,264.83

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