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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,253,175, 7,249,381.50 and 2,838,727

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,253,175, 7,249,381.50 and 2,838,727 is: 3,917,443.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,253,175 : 7,249,381.50 = 2,838,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,253,175/7,249,381.50 = 2,838,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,253,175x = 7,249,381.50 × 2,838,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,253,175x = 20,579,014,997,350.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,579,014,997,350.50/5,253,175
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,917,443.26

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