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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,238,589.70, 4,857,884.55 and 994,724.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,238,589.70, 4,857,884.55 and 994,724.10 is: 1,492,086.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,238,589.70 : 4,857,884.55 = 994,724.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,238,589.70/4,857,884.55 = 994,724.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,238,589.70x = 4,857,884.55 × 994,724.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,238,589.70x = 4,832,254,836,902.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,832,254,836,902.65/3,238,589.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492,086.15

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