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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267,364.46, 4,901,280.76 and 871,196.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267,364.46, 4,901,280.76 and 871,196.54 is: 1,306,857.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267,364.46 : 4,901,280.76 = 871,196.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267,364.46/4,901,280.76 = 871,196.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267,364.46x = 4,901,280.76 × 871,196.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267,364.46x = 4,269,978,839,680.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,269,978,839,680.57/3,267,364.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306,857.22

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