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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,545,332.67, 8,318,255.90 and 1,707,327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,545,332.67, 8,318,255.90 and 1,707,327 is: 2,561,069.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,545,332.67 : 8,318,255.90 = 1,707,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,545,332.67/8,318,255.90 = 1,707,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,545,332.67x = 8,318,255.90 × 1,707,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,545,332.67x = 14,201,982,890,979.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,201,982,890,979.30/5,545,332.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561,069.59

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