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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866,373.49, 3,955,143.42 and 1,642,443.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866,373.49, 3,955,143.42 and 1,642,443.66 is: 2,266,313.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866,373.49 : 3,955,143.42 = 1,642,443.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866,373.49/3,955,143.42 = 1,642,443.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866,373.49x = 3,955,143.42 × 1,642,443.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866,373.49x = 6,496,100,234,569.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,496,100,234,569.72/2,866,373.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266,313.26

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