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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,257,435.82, 4,886,191.32 and 982,979.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,257,435.82, 4,886,191.32 and 982,979.91 is: 1,474,481.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,257,435.82 : 4,886,191.32 = 982,979.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,257,435.82/4,886,191.32 = 982,979.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,257,435.82x = 4,886,191.32 × 982,979.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,257,435.82x = 4,803,027,903,976.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,803,027,903,976.38/3,257,435.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474,481.21

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