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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255,170.08, 4,881,822 and 980,914.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255,170.08, 4,881,822 and 980,914.72 is: 1,471,090.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255,170.08 : 4,881,822 = 980,914.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255,170.08/4,881,822 = 980,914.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255,170.08x = 4,881,822 × 980,914.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255,170.08x = 4,788,651,060,219.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,788,651,060,219.84/3,255,170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471,090.89

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