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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255,998.40, 4,883,997.60 and 892,094.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255,998.40, 4,883,997.60 and 892,094.40 is: 1,338,141.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255,998.40 : 4,883,997.60 = 892,094.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255,998.40/4,883,997.60 = 892,094.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255,998.40x = 4,883,997.60 × 892,094.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255,998.40x = 4,356,986,908,573.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,356,986,908,573.44/3,255,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338,141.60

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