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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,237,822.73, 4,855,888.45 and 962,734.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,237,822.73, 4,855,888.45 and 962,734.51 is: 1,443,850.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,237,822.73 : 4,855,888.45 = 962,734.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,237,822.73/4,855,888.45 = 962,734.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,237,822.73x = 4,855,888.45 × 962,734.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,237,822.73x = 4,674,931,387,525.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,674,931,387,525.41/3,237,822.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443,850.32

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