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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,971,451.59, 8,957,183.61 and 1,483,727.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,971,451.59, 8,957,183.61 and 1,483,727.59 is: 2,225,592.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,971,451.59 : 8,957,183.61 = 1,483,727.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,971,451.59/8,957,183.61 = 1,483,727.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,971,451.59x = 8,957,183.61 × 1,483,727.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,971,451.59x = 13,290,020,450,852.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,290,020,450,852.80/5,971,451.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225,592.93

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