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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,908,499.52, 8,859,205.80 and 2,709,618

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,908,499.52, 8,859,205.80 and 2,709,618 is: 4,062,801.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,908,499.52 : 8,859,205.80 = 2,709,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,908,499.52/8,859,205.80 = 2,709,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,908,499.52x = 8,859,205.80 × 2,709,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,908,499.52x = 24,005,063,501,384.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,005,063,501,384.40/5,908,499.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062,801.97

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