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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,078,257, 4,617,997.92 and 948,250.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,078,257, 4,617,997.92 and 948,250.28 is: 1,422,564.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,078,257 : 4,617,997.92 = 948,250.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,078,257/4,617,997.92 = 948,250.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,078,257x = 4,617,997.92 × 948,250.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,078,257x = 4,379,017,820,679.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,379,017,820,679.42/3,078,257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422,564.07

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