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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,257,429.26, 4,886,181.52 and 982,973.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,257,429.26, 4,886,181.52 and 982,973.36 is: 1,474,471.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,257,429.26 : 4,886,181.52 = 982,973.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,257,429.26/4,886,181.52 = 982,973.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,257,429.26x = 4,886,181.52 × 982,973.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,257,429.26x = 4,802,986,267,788.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,802,986,267,788.88/3,257,429.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474,471.39

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