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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,132,607.68, 4,698,915.64 and 858,152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,132,607.68, 4,698,915.64 and 858,152.32 is: 1,287,229.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,132,607.68 : 4,698,915.64 = 858,152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,132,607.68/4,698,915.64 = 858,152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,132,607.68x = 4,698,915.64 × 858,152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,132,607.68x = 4,032,385,357,950.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032,385,357,950.28/3,132,607.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287,229.61

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