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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,238,594.60, 4,857,891.90 and 994,732.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,238,594.60, 4,857,891.90 and 994,732.60 is: 1,492,098.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,238,594.60 : 4,857,891.90 = 994,732.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,238,594.60/4,857,891.90 = 994,732.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,238,594.60x = 4,857,891.90 × 994,732.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,238,594.60x = 4,832,303,440,205.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,832,303,440,205.94/3,238,594.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492,098.90

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