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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246,155.65, 4,869,095.10 and 849,947.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246,155.65, 4,869,095.10 and 849,947.23 is: 1,274,884.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246,155.65 : 4,869,095.10 = 849,947.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246,155.65/4,869,095.10 = 849,947.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246,155.65x = 4,869,095.10 × 849,947.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246,155.65x = 4,138,473,892,851.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,138,473,892,851.57/3,246,155.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,884.61

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