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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145,986.44, 4,718,212.83 and 871,451.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145,986.44, 4,718,212.83 and 871,451.76 is: 1,306,965.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145,986.44 : 4,718,212.83 = 871,451.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145,986.44/4,718,212.83 = 871,451.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145,986.44x = 4,718,212.83 × 871,451.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145,986.44x = 4,111,694,892,451.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,111,694,892,451.38/3,145,986.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306,965.23

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