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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,781,187.71, 8,671,105.89 and 2,322,787.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,781,187.71, 8,671,105.89 and 2,322,787.32 is: 3,483,909.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,781,187.71 : 8,671,105.89 = 2,322,787.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,781,187.71/8,671,105.89 = 2,322,787.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,781,187.71x = 8,671,105.89 × 2,322,787.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,781,187.71x = 20,141,134,811,669.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,141,134,811,669.32/5,781,187.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483,909.50

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