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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,397,265, 7,448,125.86 and 2,982,765.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,397,265, 7,448,125.86 and 2,982,765.16 is: 4,116,160.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,397,265 : 7,448,125.86 = 2,982,765.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,397,265/7,448,125.86 = 2,982,765.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,397,265x = 7,448,125.86 × 2,982,765.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,397,265x = 22,216,010,322,503.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,216,010,322,503.04/5,397,265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,116,160.74

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