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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,149,234.80, 12,225,492.45 and 2,391,957.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,149,234.80, 12,225,492.45 and 2,391,957.30 is: 3,588,417.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,149,234.80 : 12,225,492.45 = 2,391,957.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,149,234.80/12,225,492.45 = 2,391,957.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,149,234.80x = 12,225,492.45 × 2,391,957.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,149,234.80x = 29,242,855,911,872.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,242,855,911,872.38/8,149,234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588,417.39

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