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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341,328.70, 8,011,993.05 and 2,146,947.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341,328.70, 8,011,993.05 and 2,146,947.90 is: 3,220,421.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341,328.70 : 8,011,993.05 = 2,146,947.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341,328.70/8,011,993.05 = 2,146,947.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341,328.70x = 8,011,993.05 × 2,146,947.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341,328.70x = 17,201,331,653,512.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,201,331,653,512.09/5,341,328.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220,421.85

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