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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,227,255.40, 4,840,364.70 and 982,871.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,227,255.40, 4,840,364.70 and 982,871.40 is: 1,474,149.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,227,255.40 : 4,840,364.70 = 982,871.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,227,255.40/4,840,364.70 = 982,871.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,227,255.40x = 4,840,364.70 × 982,871.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,227,255.40x = 4,757,456,029,199.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,757,456,029,199.58/3,227,255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474,149.22

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