Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,327,389.87, 5,971,426 and 2,393,169
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,327,389.87, 5,971,426 and 2,393,169 is: 3,302,367.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,327,389.87 : 5,971,426 = 2,393,169 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,327,389.87/5,971,426 = 2,393,169/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,327,389.87x = 5,971,426 × 2,393,169 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,327,389.87x = 14,290,631,588,994 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,290,631,588,994/4,327,389.87 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,302,367.48
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