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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,237,573.01, 7,858,278.62 and 2,205,702.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,237,573.01, 7,858,278.62 and 2,205,702.11 is: 3,309,361.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,237,573.01 : 7,858,278.62 = 2,205,702.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,237,573.01/7,858,278.62 = 2,205,702.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,237,573.01x = 7,858,278.62 × 2,205,702.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,237,573.01x = 17,333,021,682,781.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,333,021,682,781.98/5,237,573.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,309,361.35

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