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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,239,156.80, 4,858,850.40 and 995,291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,239,156.80, 4,858,850.40 and 995,291.20 is: 1,492,972.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,239,156.80 : 4,858,850.40 = 995,291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,239,156.80/4,858,850.40 = 995,291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,239,156.80x = 4,858,850.40 × 995,291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,239,156.80x = 4,835,971,045,236.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,835,971,045,236.48/3,239,156.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492,972.20

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