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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246,966.54, 4,869,079.62 and 972,814.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246,966.54, 4,869,079.62 and 972,814.32 is: 1,458,810.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246,966.54 : 4,869,079.62 = 972,814.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246,966.54/4,869,079.62 = 972,814.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246,966.54x = 4,869,079.62 × 972,814.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246,966.54x = 4,736,710,379,556.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,736,710,379,556.16/3,246,966.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458,810.96

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