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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869,007.27, 3,959,229.65 and 1,579,844.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869,007.27, 3,959,229.65 and 1,579,844.48 is: 2,180,185.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869,007.27 : 3,959,229.65 = 1,579,844.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869,007.27/3,959,229.65 = 1,579,844.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869,007.27x = 3,959,229.65 × 1,579,844.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869,007.27x = 6,254,967,079,909.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,254,967,079,909.46/2,869,007.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180,185.17

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