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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247,301.80, 4,871,259.90 and 883,397.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247,301.80, 4,871,259.90 and 883,397.80 is: 1,325,180.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247,301.80 : 4,871,259.90 = 883,397.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247,301.80/4,871,259.90 = 883,397.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247,301.80x = 4,871,259.90 × 883,397.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247,301.80x = 4,303,260,278,888.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,303,260,278,888.22/3,247,301.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,180.27

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