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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252,793.41, 4,879,432.06 and 978,135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252,793.41, 4,879,432.06 and 978,135.72 is: 1,467,276.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252,793.41 : 4,879,432.06 = 978,135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252,793.41/4,879,432.06 = 978,135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252,793.41x = 4,879,432.06 × 978,135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252,793.41x = 4,772,746,791,199.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,772,746,791,199.18/3,252,793.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467,276.33

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