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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,897,271.46, 11,846,630.10 and 2,217,457.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,897,271.46, 11,846,630.10 and 2,217,457.50 is: 3,326,389.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,897,271.46 : 11,846,630.10 = 2,217,457.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,897,271.46/11,846,630.10 = 2,217,457.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,897,271.46x = 11,846,630.10 × 2,217,457.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,897,271.46x = 26,269,398,764,970.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,269,398,764,970.75/7,897,271.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326,389.23

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