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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332,555, 9,498,832.50 and 2,786,699

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332,555, 9,498,832.50 and 2,786,699 is: 4,180,048.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332,555 : 9,498,832.50 = 2,786,699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332,555/9,498,832.50 = 2,786,699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332,555x = 9,498,832.50 × 2,786,699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332,555x = 26,470,387,028,917.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,470,387,028,917.50/6,332,555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180,048.50

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