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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244,833.84, 4,866,878.90 and 848,909.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244,833.84, 4,866,878.90 and 848,909.68 is: 1,273,267.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244,833.84 : 4,866,878.90 = 848,909.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244,833.84/4,866,878.90 = 848,909.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244,833.84x = 4,866,878.90 × 848,909.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244,833.84x = 4,131,540,609,597.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,131,540,609,597.75/3,244,833.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273,267.23

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