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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247,309.80, 4,871,271.90 and 883,405.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247,309.80, 4,871,271.90 and 883,405.80 is: 1,325,192.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247,309.80 : 4,871,271.90 = 883,405.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247,309.80/4,871,271.90 = 883,405.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247,309.80x = 4,871,271.90 × 883,405.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247,309.80x = 4,303,309,849,837.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,303,309,849,837.02/3,247,309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,192.27

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