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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,171,121, 7,756,681.50 and 1,625,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,171,121, 7,756,681.50 and 1,625,265 is: 2,437,897.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,171,121 : 7,756,681.50 = 1,625,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,171,121/7,756,681.50 = 1,625,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,171,121x = 7,756,681.50 × 1,625,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,171,121x = 12,606,662,958,097.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,606,662,958,097.50/5,171,121
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437,897.50

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