Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,039,748.80, 5,576,873.52 and 2,512,348
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,039,748.80, 5,576,873.52 and 2,512,348 is: 3,468,296.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,039,748.80 : 5,576,873.52 = 2,512,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,039,748.80/5,576,873.52 = 2,512,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,039,748.80x = 5,576,873.52 × 2,512,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,039,748.80x = 14,011,047,034,224.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,011,047,034,224.96/4,039,748.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,468,296.60
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