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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,098,222.36, 4,647,337.16 and 968,317.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,098,222.36, 4,647,337.16 and 968,317.64 is: 1,452,477.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,098,222.36 : 4,647,337.16 = 968,317.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,098,222.36/4,647,337.16 = 968,317.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,098,222.36x = 4,647,337.16 × 968,317.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,098,222.36x = 4,500,098,551,055.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,500,098,551,055.50/3,098,222.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452,477.59

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