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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,283,494, 8,671,221.72 and 3,421,926

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,283,494, 8,671,221.72 and 3,421,926 is: 4,722,257.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,283,494 : 8,671,221.72 = 3,421,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,283,494/8,671,221.72 = 3,421,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,283,494x = 8,671,221.72 × 3,421,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,283,494x = 29,672,279,055,432.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,672,279,055,432.72/6,283,494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,722,257.88

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