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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,240,003.20, 4,860,004.80 and 995,849.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,240,003.20, 4,860,004.80 and 995,849.60 is: 1,493,774.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,240,003.20 : 4,860,004.80 = 995,849.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,240,003.20/4,860,004.80 = 995,849.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,240,003.20x = 4,860,004.80 × 995,849.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,240,003.20x = 4,839,833,836,078.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,839,833,836,078.08/3,240,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493,774.40

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