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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,464,465.50, 8,197,091.91 and 2,098,672.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,464,465.50, 8,197,091.91 and 2,098,672.50 is: 3,148,159.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,464,465.50 : 8,197,091.91 = 2,098,672.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,464,465.50/8,197,091.91 = 2,098,672.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,464,465.50x = 8,197,091.91 × 2,098,672.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,464,465.50x = 17,203,011,371,489.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,203,011,371,489.47/5,464,465.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148,159.94

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