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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,258,165.20, 4,887,247.80 and 894,261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,258,165.20, 4,887,247.80 and 894,261.20 is: 1,341,391.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,258,165.20 : 4,887,247.80 = 894,261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,258,165.20/4,887,247.80 = 894,261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,258,165.20x = 4,887,247.80 × 894,261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,258,165.20x = 4,370,476,082,325.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,370,476,082,325.36/3,258,165.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341,391.80

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