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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247,751.70, 4,870,259.46 and 973,602.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247,751.70, 4,870,259.46 and 973,602.18 is: 1,459,993.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247,751.70 : 4,870,259.46 = 973,602.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247,751.70/4,870,259.46 = 973,602.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247,751.70x = 4,870,259.46 × 973,602.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247,751.70x = 4,741,695,227,421.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,741,695,227,421.62/3,247,751.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459,993.15

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