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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,484,467.48, 5,226,727.86 and 960,261.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,484,467.48, 5,226,727.86 and 960,261.24 is: 1,440,399.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,484,467.48 : 5,226,727.86 = 960,261.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,484,467.48/5,226,727.86 = 960,261.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,484,467.48x = 5,226,727.86 × 960,261.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,484,467.48x = 5,019,024,175,986.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,019,024,175,986.15/3,484,467.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440,399.20

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