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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,787,842, 6,607,221.96 and 2,641,666

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,787,842, 6,607,221.96 and 2,641,666 is: 3,645,499.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,787,842 : 6,607,221.96 = 2,641,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,787,842/6,607,221.96 = 2,641,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,787,842x = 6,607,221.96 × 2,641,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,787,842x = 17,454,073,606,185.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,454,073,606,185.36/4,787,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,645,499.08

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