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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,905,138.83, 8,857,708.35 and 1,417,414.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,905,138.83, 8,857,708.35 and 1,417,414.83 is: 2,126,122.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,905,138.83 : 8,857,708.35 = 1,417,414.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,905,138.83/8,857,708.35 = 1,417,414.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,905,138.83x = 8,857,708.35 × 1,417,414.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,905,138.83x = 12,555,047,175,104.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,555,047,175,104.83/5,905,138.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,126,122.27

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