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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042,157.91, 8,338,397.94 and 3,288,712.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042,157.91, 8,338,397.94 and 3,288,712.26 is: 4,538,542.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042,157.91 : 8,338,397.94 = 3,288,712.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042,157.91/8,338,397.94 = 3,288,712.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042,157.91x = 8,338,397.94 × 3,288,712.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042,157.91x = 27,422,591,534,036.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,422,591,534,036.74/6,042,157.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538,542.68

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