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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,278,168.82, 4,907,980.44 and 1,737,654.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,278,168.82, 4,907,980.44 and 1,737,654.12 is: 2,601,565.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,278,168.82 : 4,907,980.44 = 1,737,654.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,278,168.82/4,907,980.44 = 1,737,654.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,278,168.82x = 4,907,980.44 × 1,737,654.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,278,168.82x = 8,528,372,432,445.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,528,372,432,445.41/3,278,168.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,601,565.97

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