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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,237,015.60, 4,856,171.40 and 962,535.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,237,015.60, 4,856,171.40 and 962,535.60 is: 1,443,996.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,237,015.60 : 4,856,171.40 = 962,535.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,237,015.60/4,856,171.40 = 962,535.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,237,015.60x = 4,856,171.40 × 962,535.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,237,015.60x = 4,674,237,852,201.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,674,237,852,201.84/3,237,015.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443,996.08

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