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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,238,773.80, 12,357,966.30 and 2,255,141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,238,773.80, 12,357,966.30 and 2,255,141.80 is: 3,382,659.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,238,773.80 : 12,357,966.30 = 2,255,141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,238,773.80/12,357,966.30 = 2,255,141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,238,773.80x = 12,357,966.30 × 2,255,141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,238,773.80x = 27,868,966,366,121.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,868,966,366,121.34/8,238,773.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382,659.49

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