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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244,232.72, 4,866,625.89 and 848,073.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244,232.72, 4,866,625.89 and 848,073.51 is: 1,272,182.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244,232.72 : 4,866,625.89 = 848,073.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244,232.72/4,866,625.89 = 848,073.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244,232.72x = 4,866,625.89 × 848,073.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244,232.72x = 4,127,256,500,389.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,127,256,500,389.17/3,244,232.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,182.62

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