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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,262,303.87, 7,261,979.72 and 2,847,855.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,262,303.87, 7,261,979.72 and 2,847,855.87 is: 3,930,041.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,262,303.87 : 7,261,979.72 = 2,847,855.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,262,303.87/7,261,979.72 = 2,847,855.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,262,303.87x = 7,261,979.72 × 2,847,855.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,262,303.87x = 20,681,071,559,183.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,681,071,559,183.68/5,262,303.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930,041.30

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