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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,248,257.08, 4,870,706.76 and 1,425,876.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,248,257.08, 4,870,706.76 and 1,425,876.12 is: 2,138,077.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,248,257.08 : 4,870,706.76 = 1,425,876.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,248,257.08/4,870,706.76 = 1,425,876.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,248,257.08x = 4,870,706.76 × 1,425,876.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,248,257.08x = 6,945,024,456,606.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,945,024,456,606.57/3,248,257.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138,077.22

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