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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,220,897.90, 12,331,346.85 and 2,237,265.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,220,897.90, 12,331,346.85 and 2,237,265.90 is: 3,355,898.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,220,897.90 : 12,331,346.85 = 2,237,265.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,220,897.90/12,331,346.85 = 2,237,265.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,220,897.90x = 12,331,346.85 × 2,237,265.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,220,897.90x = 27,588,501,808,577.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,588,501,808,577.41/8,220,897.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355,898.85

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