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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266,297.70, 12,399,446.55 and 4,221,441.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266,297.70, 12,399,446.55 and 4,221,441.20 is: 6,332,161.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266,297.70 : 12,399,446.55 = 4,221,441.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266,297.70/12,399,446.55 = 4,221,441.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266,297.70x = 12,399,446.55 × 4,221,441.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266,297.70x = 52,343,534,523,367.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,343,534,523,367.87/8,266,297.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,332,161.80

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