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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,289,169.45, 4,934,458.42 and 983,843.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,289,169.45, 4,934,458.42 and 983,843.64 is: 1,475,976.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,289,169.45 : 4,934,458.42 = 983,843.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,289,169.45/4,934,458.42 = 983,843.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,289,169.45x = 4,934,458.42 × 983,843.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,289,169.45x = 4,854,735,533,361.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,854,735,533,361.45/3,289,169.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475,976.11

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