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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,182,987.48, 4,774,639.80 and 908,849.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,182,987.48, 4,774,639.80 and 908,849.24 is: 1,363,319.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,182,987.48 : 4,774,639.80 = 908,849.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,182,987.48/4,774,639.80 = 908,849.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,182,987.48x = 4,774,639.80 × 908,849.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,182,987.48x = 4,339,427,753,503.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,339,427,753,503.75/3,182,987.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363,319.14

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