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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,528,904.52, 8,289,935.34 and 2,159,149

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,528,904.52, 8,289,935.34 and 2,159,149 is: 3,237,387.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,528,904.52 : 8,289,935.34 = 2,159,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,528,904.52/8,289,935.34 = 2,159,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,528,904.52x = 8,289,935.34 × 2,159,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,528,904.52x = 17,899,205,599,425.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,899,205,599,425.66/5,528,904.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237,387.36

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