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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,251,945.28, 4,878,170.56 and 977,292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,251,945.28, 4,878,170.56 and 977,292.16 is: 1,466,014.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,251,945.28 : 4,878,170.56 = 977,292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,251,945.28/4,878,170.56 = 977,292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,251,945.28x = 4,878,170.56 × 977,292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,251,945.28x = 4,767,397,843,430.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,767,397,843,430.81/3,251,945.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,014.16

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