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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,999,033.76, 8,278,667.28 and 3,282,780

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,999,033.76, 8,278,667.28 and 3,282,780 is: 4,530,236.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,999,033.76 : 8,278,667.28 = 3,282,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,999,033.76/8,278,667.28 = 3,282,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,999,033.76x = 8,278,667.28 × 3,282,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,999,033.76x = 27,177,043,373,438.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,177,043,373,438.40/5,999,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,530,236.78

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