Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,245,438.56, 10,867,491.48 and 2,452,580
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7,245,438.56, 10,867,491.48 and 2,452,580 is: 3,678,644.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,245,438.56 : 10,867,491.48 = 2,452,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,245,438.56/10,867,491.48 = 2,452,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,245,438.56x = 10,867,491.48 × 2,452,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,245,438.56x = 26,653,392,254,018.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,653,392,254,018.40/7,245,438.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,678,644.44
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