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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,257,503, 7,255,354.50 and 2,843,055

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,257,503, 7,255,354.50 and 2,843,055 is: 3,923,416.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,257,503 : 7,255,354.50 = 2,843,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,257,503/7,255,354.50 = 2,843,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,257,503x = 7,255,354.50 × 2,843,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,257,503x = 20,627,371,887,997.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,627,371,887,997.50/5,257,503
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923,416.09

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