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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255,397.63, 4,882,621.04 and 949,271.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255,397.63, 4,882,621.04 and 949,271.05 is: 1,423,767.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255,397.63 : 4,882,621.04 = 949,271.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255,397.63/4,882,621.04 = 949,271.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255,397.63x = 4,882,621.04 × 949,271.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255,397.63x = 4,634,930,776,979.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,634,930,776,979.79/3,255,397.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423,767.94

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