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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,140,309.44, 7,093,669 and 2,848,508.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,140,309.44, 7,093,669 and 2,848,508.40 is: 3,930,964.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,140,309.44 : 7,093,669 = 2,848,508.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,140,309.44/7,093,669 = 2,848,508.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,140,309.44x = 7,093,669 × 2,848,508.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,140,309.44x = 20,206,375,733,319.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,206,375,733,319.60/5,140,309.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930,964.85

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