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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,237,361.76, 4,856,039.40 and 962,877.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,237,361.76, 4,856,039.40 and 962,877.08 is: 1,444,314.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,237,361.76 : 4,856,039.40 = 962,877.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,237,361.76/4,856,039.40 = 962,877.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,237,361.76x = 4,856,039.40 × 962,877.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,237,361.76x = 4,675,769,037,836.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,675,769,037,836.95/3,237,361.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444,314.66

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