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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,221,213.77, 4,831,820.65 and 977,351.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,221,213.77, 4,831,820.65 and 977,351.77 is: 1,466,027.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,221,213.77 : 4,831,820.65 = 977,351.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,221,213.77/4,831,820.65 = 977,351.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,221,213.77x = 4,831,820.65 × 977,351.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,221,213.77x = 4,722,388,450,077.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,722,388,450,077.12/3,221,213.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,027.65

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