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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991,252, 8,986,878 and 2,002,164

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991,252, 8,986,878 and 2,002,164 is: 3,003,246

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991,252 : 8,986,878 = 2,002,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991,252/8,986,878 = 2,002,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991,252x = 8,986,878 × 2,002,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991,252x = 17,993,203,603,992
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,993,203,603,992/5,991,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003,246

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