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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,741,658.52, 8,614,172.06 and 1,698,253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,741,658.52, 8,614,172.06 and 1,698,253 is: 2,547,877.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,741,658.52 : 8,614,172.06 = 1,698,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,741,658.52/8,614,172.06 = 1,698,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,741,658.52x = 8,614,172.06 × 1,698,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,741,658.52x = 14,629,043,543,411.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,629,043,543,411.18/5,741,658.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,547,877.67

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