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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268,206, 7,270,126.44 and 2,853,758

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268,206, 7,270,126.44 and 2,853,758 is: 3,938,187.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268,206 : 7,270,126.44 = 2,853,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268,206/7,270,126.44 = 2,853,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268,206x = 7,270,126.44 × 2,853,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268,206x = 20,747,181,489,161.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,747,181,489,161.52/5,268,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938,187.21

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