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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997,035.78, 6,895,924.91 and 2,705,191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997,035.78, 6,895,924.91 and 2,705,191 is: 3,733,171.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997,035.78 : 6,895,924.91 = 2,705,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997,035.78/6,895,924.91 = 2,705,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997,035.78x = 6,895,924.91 × 2,705,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997,035.78x = 18,654,794,003,207.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,654,794,003,207.81/4,997,035.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,733,171.99

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