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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,146,016, 4,719,041.28 and 782,112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,146,016, 4,719,041.28 and 782,112 is: 1,173,172.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,146,016 : 4,719,041.28 = 782,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,146,016/4,719,041.28 = 782,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,146,016x = 4,719,041.28 × 782,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,146,016x = 3,690,818,813,583.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,690,818,813,583.36/3,146,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173,172.30

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