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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,257,172.61, 4,885,794.26 and 982,717.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,257,172.61, 4,885,794.26 and 982,717.36 is: 1,474,086.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,257,172.61 : 4,885,794.26 = 982,717.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,257,172.61/4,885,794.26 = 982,717.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,257,172.61x = 4,885,794.26 × 982,717.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,257,172.61x = 4,801,354,836,690.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,801,354,836,690.35/3,257,172.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474,086.70

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