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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,429,459, 7,492,743.46 and 2,982,296.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,429,459, 7,492,743.46 and 2,982,296.22 is: 4,115,618.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,429,459 : 7,492,743.46 = 2,982,296.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,429,459/7,492,743.46 = 2,982,296.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,429,459x = 7,492,743.46 × 2,982,296.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,429,459x = 22,345,580,498,187.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,345,580,498,187.72/5,429,459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,115,618.24

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