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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222,972.81, 4,834,762.67 and 948,498.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,222,972.81, 4,834,762.67 and 948,498.28 is: 1,422,836.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,222,972.81 : 4,834,762.67 = 948,498.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,222,972.81/4,834,762.67 = 948,498.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,222,972.81x = 4,834,762.67 × 948,498.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,222,972.81x = 4,585,764,066,987.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,585,764,066,987.55/3,222,972.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422,836.72

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