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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,248,206.38, 4,872,981.96 and 973,638.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,248,206.38, 4,872,981.96 and 973,638.90 is: 1,460,659.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,248,206.38 : 4,872,981.96 = 973,638.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,248,206.38/4,872,981.96 = 973,638.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,248,206.38x = 4,872,981.96 × 973,638.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,248,206.38x = 4,744,524,795,254.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,744,524,795,254.24/3,248,206.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460,659.90

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