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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,238,223.80, 4,857,335.70 and 994,473.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,238,223.80, 4,857,335.70 and 994,473.40 is: 1,491,710.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,238,223.80 : 4,857,335.70 = 994,473.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,238,223.80/4,857,335.70 = 994,473.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,238,223.80x = 4,857,335.70 × 994,473.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,238,223.80x = 4,830,491,148,520.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,830,491,148,520.38/3,238,223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491,710.10

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