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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,239,817.71, 4,860,005.63 and 843,666.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,239,817.71, 4,860,005.63 and 843,666.71 is: 1,265,572.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,239,817.71 : 4,860,005.63 = 843,666.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,239,817.71/4,860,005.63 = 843,666.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,239,817.71x = 4,860,005.63 × 843,666.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,239,817.71x = 4,100,224,931,925.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,100,224,931,925.22/3,239,817.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265,572.73

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