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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,248,171.80, 4,872,257.70 and 884,267.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,248,171.80, 4,872,257.70 and 884,267.80 is: 1,326,401.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,248,171.80 : 4,872,257.70 = 884,267.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,248,171.80/4,872,257.70 = 884,267.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,248,171.80x = 4,872,257.70 × 884,267.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,248,171.80x = 4,308,380,597,412.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,308,380,597,412.06/3,248,171.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326,401.70

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