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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,231,218.40, 4,846,827.60 and 956,824.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,231,218.40, 4,846,827.60 and 956,824.80 is: 1,435,237.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,231,218.40 : 4,846,827.60 = 956,824.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,231,218.40/4,846,827.60 = 956,824.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,231,218.40x = 4,846,827.60 × 956,824.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,231,218.40x = 4,637,564,849,004.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,637,564,849,004.48/3,231,218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435,237.20

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