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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,932,473, 8,186,812.74 and 3,216,219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,932,473, 8,186,812.74 and 3,216,219 is: 4,438,382.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,932,473 : 8,186,812.74 = 3,216,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,932,473/8,186,812.74 = 3,216,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,932,473x = 8,186,812.74 × 3,216,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,932,473x = 26,330,582,683,830.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,330,582,683,830.06/5,932,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,438,382.22

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