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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225,314.82, 4,838,672.16 and 981,394.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225,314.82, 4,838,672.16 and 981,394.50 is: 1,472,304.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225,314.82 : 4,838,672.16 = 981,394.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225,314.82/4,838,672.16 = 981,394.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225,314.82x = 4,838,672.16 × 981,394.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225,314.82x = 4,748,646,245,127.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,748,646,245,127.12/3,225,314.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472,304.72

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