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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,238,891, 9,358,336.50 and 2,249,803

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,238,891, 9,358,336.50 and 2,249,803 is: 3,374,704.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,238,891 : 9,358,336.50 = 2,249,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,238,891/9,358,336.50 = 2,249,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,238,891x = 9,358,336.50 × 2,249,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,238,891x = 21,054,413,532,709.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,054,413,532,709.50/6,238,891
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374,704.50

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