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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254,288.40, 4,880,557.80 and 979,808.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254,288.40, 4,880,557.80 and 979,808.40 is: 1,469,449.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254,288.40 : 4,880,557.80 = 979,808.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254,288.40/4,880,557.80 = 979,808.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254,288.40x = 4,880,557.80 × 979,808.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254,288.40x = 4,782,011,529,125.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,782,011,529,125.52/3,254,288.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469,449.21

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