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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225,275.82, 4,838,613.57 and 981,355.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225,275.82, 4,838,613.57 and 981,355.50 is: 1,472,246.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225,275.82 : 4,838,613.57 = 981,355.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225,275.82/4,838,613.57 = 981,355.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225,275.82x = 4,838,613.57 × 981,355.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225,275.82x = 4,748,400,039,294.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,748,400,039,294.14/3,225,275.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472,246.19

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