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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,258,123.66, 4,887,975.59 and 983,512.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,258,123.66, 4,887,975.59 and 983,512.17 is: 1,475,506.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,258,123.66 : 4,887,975.59 = 983,512.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,258,123.66/4,887,975.59 = 983,512.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,258,123.66x = 4,887,975.59 × 983,512.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,258,123.66x = 4,807,383,474,510.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,807,383,474,510.37/3,258,123.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475,506.76

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