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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222,847.20, 4,834,270.80 and 978,693.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,222,847.20, 4,834,270.80 and 978,693.60 is: 1,468,040.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,222,847.20 : 4,834,270.80 = 978,693.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,222,847.20/4,834,270.80 = 978,693.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,222,847.20x = 4,834,270.80 × 978,693.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,222,847.20x = 4,731,269,892,626.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,731,269,892,626.88/3,222,847.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468,040.40

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