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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233,639.46, 4,849,631.56 and 958,631.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233,639.46, 4,849,631.56 and 958,631.86 is: 1,437,702.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233,639.46 : 4,849,631.56 = 958,631.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233,639.46/4,849,631.56 = 958,631.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233,639.46x = 4,849,631.56 × 958,631.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233,639.46x = 4,649,011,322,677.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,649,011,322,677.50/3,233,639.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437,702.43

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