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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267,362.45, 4,901,277.77 and 871,194.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267,362.45, 4,901,277.77 and 871,194.53 is: 1,306,854.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267,362.45 : 4,901,277.77 = 871,194.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267,362.45/4,901,277.77 = 871,194.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267,362.45x = 4,901,277.77 × 871,194.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267,362.45x = 4,269,966,391,131.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,269,966,391,131.82/3,267,362.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306,854.21

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