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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462,794.70, 7,538,655.48 and 3,015,405.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462,794.70, 7,538,655.48 and 3,015,405.12 is: 4,161,258.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462,794.70 : 7,538,655.48 = 3,015,405.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462,794.70/7,538,655.48 = 3,015,405.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462,794.70x = 7,538,655.48 × 3,015,405.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462,794.70x = 22,732,100,332,308.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,732,100,332,308.06/5,462,794.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161,258.40

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