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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,237,264.70, 4,855,897.05 and 1,553,962.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,237,264.70, 4,855,897.05 and 1,553,962.30 is: 2,330,943.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,237,264.70 : 4,855,897.05 = 1,553,962.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,237,264.70/4,855,897.05 = 1,553,962.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,237,264.70x = 4,855,897.05 × 1,553,962.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,237,264.70x = 7,545,880,948,381.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,545,880,948,381.22/3,237,264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330,943.45

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