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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,855,462.65, 8,783,538.43 and 2,261,248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,855,462.65, 8,783,538.43 and 2,261,248.44 is: 3,392,005.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,855,462.65 : 8,783,538.43 = 2,261,248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,855,462.65/8,783,538.43 = 2,261,248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,855,462.65x = 8,783,538.43 × 2,261,248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,855,462.65x = 19,861,762,572,517.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,861,762,572,517.55/5,855,462.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392,005.68

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