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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,248,731.34, 4,483,284.72 and 1,798,451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,248,731.34, 4,483,284.72 and 1,798,451 is: 2,481,882.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,248,731.34 : 4,483,284.72 = 1,798,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,248,731.34/4,483,284.72 = 1,798,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,248,731.34x = 4,483,284.72 × 1,798,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,248,731.34x = 8,062,967,887,968.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,062,967,887,968.72/3,248,731.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,481,882.02

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