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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,237,292.60, 4,856,586.90 and 962,812.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,237,292.60, 4,856,586.90 and 962,812.60 is: 1,444,411.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,237,292.60 : 4,856,586.90 = 962,812.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,237,292.60/4,856,586.90 = 962,812.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,237,292.60x = 4,856,586.90 × 962,812.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,237,292.60x = 4,675,983,060,314.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,675,983,060,314.94/3,237,292.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444,411.62

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