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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,429,676.66, 7,493,015.43 and 2,982,345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,429,676.66, 7,493,015.43 and 2,982,345 is: 4,115,669.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,429,676.66 : 7,493,015.43 = 2,982,345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,429,676.66/7,493,015.43 = 2,982,345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,429,676.66x = 7,493,015.43 × 2,982,345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,429,676.66x = 22,346,757,102,583.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,346,757,102,583.35/5,429,676.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,115,669.96

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