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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332,511, 9,498,766.50 and 2,786,655

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332,511, 9,498,766.50 and 2,786,655 is: 4,179,982.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332,511 : 9,498,766.50 = 2,786,655 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332,511/9,498,766.50 = 2,786,655/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332,511x = 9,498,766.50 × 2,786,655
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332,511x = 26,469,785,161,057.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,469,785,161,057.50/6,332,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,179,982.50

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