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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266,247.98, 4,899,055.37 and 991,792.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266,247.98, 4,899,055.37 and 991,792.37 is: 1,487,592.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266,247.98 : 4,899,055.37 = 991,792.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266,247.98/4,899,055.37 = 991,792.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266,247.98x = 4,899,055.37 × 991,792.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266,247.98x = 4,858,845,736,173.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,858,845,736,173.53/3,266,247.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487,592.42

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