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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247,381.80, 4,871,379.90 and 883,477.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247,381.80, 4,871,379.90 and 883,477.80 is: 1,325,300.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247,381.80 : 4,871,379.90 = 883,477.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247,381.80/4,871,379.90 = 883,477.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247,381.80x = 4,871,379.90 × 883,477.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247,381.80x = 4,303,755,997,016.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,303,755,997,016.22/3,247,381.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325,300.28

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