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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,249,342.30, 7,874,861.52 and 2,217,164

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,249,342.30, 7,874,861.52 and 2,217,164 is: 3,326,104.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,249,342.30 : 7,874,861.52 = 2,217,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,249,342.30/7,874,861.52 = 2,217,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,249,342.30x = 7,874,861.52 × 2,217,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,249,342.30x = 17,459,859,467,129.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,459,859,467,129.28/5,249,342.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326,104.20

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