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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372,514.46, 5,059,035.21 and 976,394.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372,514.46, 5,059,035.21 and 976,394.78 is: 1,464,668.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372,514.46 : 5,059,035.21 = 976,394.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372,514.46/5,059,035.21 = 976,394.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372,514.46x = 5,059,035.21 × 976,394.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372,514.46x = 4,939,615,570,880.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,939,615,570,880.20/3,372,514.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464,668.46

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