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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,214,155.96, 4,821,095.70 and 970,227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,214,155.96, 4,821,095.70 and 970,227 is: 1,455,298.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,214,155.96 : 4,821,095.70 = 970,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,214,155.96/4,821,095.70 = 970,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,214,155.96x = 4,821,095.70 × 970,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,214,155.96x = 4,677,557,217,723.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,677,557,217,723.90/3,214,155.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455,298.77

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