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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,237,292.10, 4,856,586.15 and 962,812.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,237,292.10, 4,856,586.15 and 962,812.10 is: 1,444,410.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,237,292.10 : 4,856,586.15 = 962,812.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,237,292.10/4,856,586.15 = 962,812.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,237,292.10x = 4,856,586.15 × 962,812.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,237,292.10x = 4,675,979,909,912.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,675,979,909,912.42/3,237,292.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444,410.87

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