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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189,163.50, 4,783,762.56 and 825,259.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189,163.50, 4,783,762.56 and 825,259.50 is: 1,237,893.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189,163.50 : 4,783,762.56 = 825,259.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189,163.50/4,783,762.56 = 825,259.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189,163.50x = 4,783,762.56 × 825,259.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189,163.50x = 3,947,845,498,384.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,947,845,498,384.32/3,189,163.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,893.73

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