Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664,705.68, 6,997,058.52 and 2,668,762
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,664,705.68, 6,997,058.52 and 2,668,762 is: 4,003,143
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,664,705.68 : 6,997,058.52 = 2,668,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,664,705.68/6,997,058.52 = 2,668,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,664,705.68x = 6,997,058.52 × 2,668,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,664,705.68x = 18,673,483,889,952.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,673,483,889,952.24/4,664,705.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,003,143
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