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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,721,833.42, 8,581,419.63 and 2,129,292.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,721,833.42, 8,581,419.63 and 2,129,292.26 is: 3,193,443.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,721,833.42 : 8,581,419.63 = 2,129,292.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,721,833.42/8,581,419.63 = 2,129,292.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,721,833.42x = 8,581,419.63 × 2,129,292.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,721,833.42x = 18,272,350,355,063.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,272,350,355,063.96/5,721,833.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193,443.26

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