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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,158,858.25, 4,737,178.80 and 883,771.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,158,858.25, 4,737,178.80 and 883,771.34 is: 1,325,346.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,158,858.25 : 4,737,178.80 = 883,771.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,158,858.25/4,737,178.80 = 883,771.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,158,858.25x = 4,737,178.80 × 883,771.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,158,858.25x = 4,186,582,832,209.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,186,582,832,209.70/3,158,858.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,346.85

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