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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,218,999.46, 4,829,247.04 and 944,431.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,218,999.46, 4,829,247.04 and 944,431.98 is: 1,416,867.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,218,999.46 : 4,829,247.04 = 944,431.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,218,999.46/4,829,247.04 = 944,431.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,218,999.46x = 4,829,247.04 × 944,431.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,218,999.46x = 4,560,895,343,896.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,560,895,343,896.34/3,218,999.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416,867.38

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