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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,238,214.76, 5,850,430.50 and 2,607,283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,238,214.76, 5,850,430.50 and 2,607,283 is: 3,599,092.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,238,214.76 : 5,850,430.50 = 2,607,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,238,214.76/5,850,430.50 = 2,607,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,238,214.76x = 5,850,430.50 × 2,607,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,238,214.76x = 15,253,727,985,331.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,253,727,985,331.50/4,238,214.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599,092.74

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