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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,231,315.06, 4,846,958.01 and 834,955.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,231,315.06, 4,846,958.01 and 834,955.98 is: 1,252,430.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,231,315.06 : 4,846,958.01 = 834,955.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,231,315.06/4,846,958.01 = 834,955.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,231,315.06x = 4,846,958.01 × 834,955.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,231,315.06x = 4,046,996,575,258.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,046,996,575,258.40/3,231,315.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252,430.20

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