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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255,453.76, 4,883,178.08 and 980,978.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255,453.76, 4,883,178.08 and 980,978.19 is: 1,471,466.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255,453.76 : 4,883,178.08 = 980,978.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255,453.76/4,883,178.08 = 980,978.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255,453.76x = 4,883,178.08 × 980,978.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255,453.76x = 4,790,291,194,366.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,790,291,194,366.08/3,255,453.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471,466.51

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