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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244,825.46, 4,866,866.40 and 848,901.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244,825.46, 4,866,866.40 and 848,901.35 is: 1,273,254.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244,825.46 : 4,866,866.40 = 848,901.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244,825.46/4,866,866.40 = 848,901.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244,825.46x = 4,866,866.40 × 848,901.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244,825.46x = 4,131,489,457,229.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,131,489,457,229.64/3,244,825.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273,254.76

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