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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,231,209.80, 4,846,814.70 and 987,056.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,231,209.80, 4,846,814.70 and 987,056.20 is: 1,480,584.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,231,209.80 : 4,846,814.70 = 987,056.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,231,209.80/4,846,814.70 = 987,056.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,231,209.80x = 4,846,814.70 × 987,056.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,231,209.80x = 4,784,078,499,886.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,784,078,499,886.14/3,231,209.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480,584.30

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