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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,998,997.76, 8,278,617.60 and 3,282,744

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,998,997.76, 8,278,617.60 and 3,282,744 is: 4,530,187.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,998,997.76 : 8,278,617.60 = 3,282,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,998,997.76/8,278,617.60 = 3,282,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,998,997.76x = 8,278,617.60 × 3,282,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,998,997.76x = 27,176,582,254,694.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,176,582,254,694.40/5,998,997.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,530,187.10

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