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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,216,151.82, 4,824,927.57 and 972,231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,216,151.82, 4,824,927.57 and 972,231.50 is: 1,458,558.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,216,151.82 : 4,824,927.57 = 972,231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,216,151.82/4,824,927.57 = 972,231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,216,151.82x = 4,824,927.57 × 972,231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,216,151.82x = 4,690,946,568,772.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,690,946,568,772.46/3,216,151.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458,558.81

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