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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246,016.68, 4,867,262.46 and 971,225.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246,016.68, 4,867,262.46 and 971,225.64 is: 1,456,311.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246,016.68 : 4,867,262.46 = 971,225.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246,016.68/4,867,262.46 = 971,225.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246,016.68x = 4,867,262.46 × 971,225.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246,016.68x = 4,727,210,097,761.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,727,210,097,761.47/3,246,016.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456,311.09

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