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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,257,431.81, 4,886,185.33 and 982,975.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,257,431.81, 4,886,185.33 and 982,975.91 is: 1,474,475.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,257,431.81 : 4,886,185.33 = 982,975.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,257,431.81/4,886,185.33 = 982,975.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,257,431.81x = 4,886,185.33 × 982,975.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,257,431.81x = 4,803,002,442,453.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,803,002,442,453.95/3,257,431.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474,475.21

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