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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,238,157.80, 4,857,236.70 and 994,004.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,238,157.80, 4,857,236.70 and 994,004.20 is: 1,491,006.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,238,157.80 : 4,857,236.70 = 994,004.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,238,157.80/4,857,236.70 = 994,004.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,238,157.80x = 4,857,236.70 × 994,004.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,238,157.80x = 4,828,113,680,194.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,828,113,680,194.14/3,238,157.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491,006.30

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