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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,245,319.96, 4,868,256.96 and 849,162.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,245,319.96, 4,868,256.96 and 849,162.57 is: 1,273,816.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,245,319.96 : 4,868,256.96 = 849,162.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,245,319.96/4,868,256.96 = 849,162.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,245,319.96x = 4,868,256.96 × 849,162.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,245,319.96x = 4,133,941,591,573.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,133,941,591,573.99/3,245,319.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273,816.34

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