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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,996,086.51, 8,994,131.32 and 1,678,772.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,996,086.51, 8,994,131.32 and 1,678,772.79 is: 2,518,159.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,996,086.51 : 8,994,131.32 = 1,678,772.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,996,086.51/8,994,131.32 = 1,678,772.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,996,086.51x = 8,994,131.32 × 1,678,772.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,996,086.51x = 15,099,102,929,702.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,099,102,929,702.78/5,996,086.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,518,159.62

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