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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266,987.48, 4,900,714.50 and 870,819.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266,987.48, 4,900,714.50 and 870,819.56 is: 1,306,291.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266,987.48 : 4,900,714.50 = 870,819.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266,987.48/4,900,714.50 = 870,819.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266,987.48x = 4,900,714.50 × 870,819.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266,987.48x = 4,267,638,044,575.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,267,638,044,575.62/3,266,987.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306,291.52

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