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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189,196.63, 4,782,978.46 and 944,809.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189,196.63, 4,782,978.46 and 944,809.75 is: 1,416,972.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189,196.63 : 4,782,978.46 = 944,809.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189,196.63/4,782,978.46 = 944,809.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189,196.63x = 4,782,978.46 × 944,809.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189,196.63x = 4,519,004,683,047.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,519,004,683,047.99/3,189,196.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416,972.74

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