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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,996,607.42, 5,514,984.82 and 2,254,180.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,996,607.42, 5,514,984.82 and 2,254,180.78 is: 3,110,581.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,996,607.42 : 5,514,984.82 = 2,254,180.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,996,607.42/5,514,984.82 = 2,254,180.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,996,607.42x = 5,514,984.82 × 2,254,180.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,996,607.42x = 12,431,772,763,812.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,431,772,763,812.84/3,996,607.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110,581.42

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