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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,172,074.23, 4,758,294.78 and 897,408.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,172,074.23, 4,758,294.78 and 897,408.08 is: 1,346,164.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,172,074.23 : 4,758,294.78 = 897,408.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,172,074.23/4,758,294.78 = 897,408.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,172,074.23x = 4,758,294.78 × 897,408.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,172,074.23x = 4,270,132,182,593.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,270,132,182,593.82/3,172,074.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346,164.02

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