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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145,225.98, 4,717,285.40 and 839,747.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145,225.98, 4,717,285.40 and 839,747.73 is: 1,259,473.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145,225.98 : 4,717,285.40 = 839,747.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145,225.98/4,717,285.40 = 839,747.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145,225.98x = 4,717,285.40 × 839,747.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145,225.98x = 3,961,329,702,213.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,961,329,702,213.40/3,145,225.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259,473.80

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