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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,257,170.04, 4,885,790.45 and 982,714.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,257,170.04, 4,885,790.45 and 982,714.82 is: 1,474,082.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,257,170.04 : 4,885,790.45 = 982,714.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,257,170.04/4,885,790.45 = 982,714.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,257,170.04x = 4,885,790.45 × 982,714.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,257,170.04x = 4,801,338,653,286.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,801,338,653,286.94/3,257,170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474,082.90

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