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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266,237.43, 4,899,039.57 and 991,781.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266,237.43, 4,899,039.57 and 991,781.82 is: 1,487,576.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266,237.43 : 4,899,039.57 = 991,781.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266,237.43/4,899,039.57 = 991,781.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266,237.43x = 4,899,039.57 × 991,781.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266,237.43x = 4,858,778,391,975.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,858,778,391,975.78/3,266,237.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487,576.60

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