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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171,373.38, 4,757,018.67 and 775,239.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171,373.38, 4,757,018.67 and 775,239.03 is: 1,162,848.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171,373.38 : 4,757,018.67 = 775,239.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171,373.38/4,757,018.67 = 775,239.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171,373.38x = 4,757,018.67 × 775,239.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171,373.38x = 3,687,826,539,422.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,687,826,539,422.69/3,171,373.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162,848.42

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