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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,778,655.64, 10,167,975 and 1,729,966.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,778,655.64, 10,167,975 and 1,729,966.32 is: 2,594,947.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,778,655.64 : 10,167,975 = 1,729,966.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,778,655.64/10,167,975 = 1,729,966.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,778,655.64x = 10,167,975 × 1,729,966.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,778,655.64x = 17,590,254,292,602
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,590,254,292,602/6,778,655.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594,947.32

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