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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,158,300.83, 4,737,451.69 and 762,145.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,158,300.83, 4,737,451.69 and 762,145.47 is: 1,143,218.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,158,300.83 : 4,737,451.69 = 762,145.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,158,300.83/4,737,451.69 = 762,145.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,158,300.83x = 4,737,451.69 × 762,145.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,158,300.83x = 3,610,627,344,877.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,610,627,344,877.34/3,158,300.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143,218.31

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