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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,971,305.73, 8,955,223.34 and 2,327,224.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,971,305.73, 8,955,223.34 and 2,327,224.58 is: 3,490,160.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,971,305.73 : 8,955,223.34 = 2,327,224.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,971,305.73/8,955,223.34 = 2,327,224.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,971,305.73x = 8,955,223.34 × 2,327,224.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,971,305.73x = 20,840,815,864,601.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,840,815,864,601.58/5,971,305.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490,160.58

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