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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171,358.35, 4,756,996.20 and 775,224.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171,358.35, 4,756,996.20 and 775,224.03 is: 1,162,825.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171,358.35 : 4,756,996.20 = 775,224.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171,358.35/4,756,996.20 = 775,224.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171,358.35x = 4,756,996.20 × 775,224.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171,358.35x = 3,687,737,764,858.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,687,737,764,858.69/3,171,358.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162,825.94

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