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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,278,534.80, 4,917,802.20 and 914,630.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,278,534.80, 4,917,802.20 and 914,630.80 is: 1,371,946.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,278,534.80 : 4,917,802.20 = 914,630.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,278,534.80/4,917,802.20 = 914,630.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,278,534.80x = 4,917,802.20 × 914,630.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,278,534.80x = 4,497,973,360,427.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,497,973,360,427.76/3,278,534.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371,946.20

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