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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,172,075.61, 4,758,296.84 and 897,409.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,172,075.61, 4,758,296.84 and 897,409.46 is: 1,346,166.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,172,075.61 : 4,758,296.84 = 897,409.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,172,075.61/4,758,296.84 = 897,409.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,172,075.61x = 4,758,296.84 × 897,409.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,172,075.61x = 4,270,140,569,425.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,270,140,569,425.58/3,172,075.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346,166.08

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