Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,464,717.20, 6,161,237.16 and 2,427,578
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,464,717.20, 6,161,237.16 and 2,427,578 is: 3,350,018.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,464,717.20 : 6,161,237.16 = 2,427,578 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,464,717.20/6,161,237.16 = 2,427,578/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,464,717.20x = 6,161,237.16 × 2,427,578 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,464,717.20x = 14,956,883,782,398.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,956,883,782,398.48/4,464,717.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,350,018.18
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