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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,845,787.40, 8,768,483.46 and 2,059,171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,845,787.40, 8,768,483.46 and 2,059,171.32 is: 3,088,687.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,845,787.40 : 8,768,483.46 = 2,059,171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,845,787.40/8,768,483.46 = 2,059,171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,845,787.40x = 8,768,483.46 × 2,059,171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,845,787.40x = 18,055,809,660,726.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,055,809,660,726.37/5,845,787.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088,687.36

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