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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,738,167.48, 5,607,250.62 and 898,279.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,738,167.48, 5,607,250.62 and 898,279.64 is: 1,347,419.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,738,167.48 : 5,607,250.62 = 898,279.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,738,167.48/5,607,250.62 = 898,279.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,738,167.48x = 5,607,250.62 × 898,279.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,738,167.48x = 5,036,879,068,323.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,036,879,068,323.38/3,738,167.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347,419.32

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