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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,087,073, 5,640,335.70 and 2,276,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,087,073, 5,640,335.70 and 2,276,237 is: 3,141,304.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,087,073 : 5,640,335.70 = 2,276,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,087,073/5,640,335.70 = 2,276,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,087,073x = 5,640,335.70 × 2,276,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,087,073x = 12,838,740,812,760.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,838,740,812,760.90/4,087,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141,304.50

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