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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,238,033.01, 4,856,202.65 and 962,944.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,238,033.01, 4,856,202.65 and 962,944.29 is: 1,444,164.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,238,033.01 : 4,856,202.65 = 962,944.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,238,033.01/4,856,202.65 = 962,944.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,238,033.01x = 4,856,202.65 × 962,944.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,238,033.01x = 4,676,252,615,307.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,676,252,615,307.73/3,238,033.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444,164.59

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