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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462,666.55, 8,194,983.98 and 2,268,115.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462,666.55, 8,194,983.98 and 2,268,115.65 is: 3,402,582.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462,666.55 : 8,194,983.98 = 2,268,115.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462,666.55/8,194,983.98 = 2,268,115.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462,666.55x = 8,194,983.98 × 2,268,115.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462,666.55x = 18,587,171,405,196.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,587,171,405,196.71/5,462,666.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402,582.10

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