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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,231,320.69, 4,846,966.45 and 834,961.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,231,320.69, 4,846,966.45 and 834,961.61 is: 1,252,438.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,231,320.69 : 4,846,966.45 = 834,961.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,231,320.69/4,846,966.45 = 834,961.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,231,320.69x = 4,846,966.45 × 834,961.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,231,320.69x = 4,047,030,884,385.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,047,030,884,385.75/3,231,320.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252,438.64

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