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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,266,309.70, 12,399,464.55 and 4,221,453.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,266,309.70, 12,399,464.55 and 4,221,453.20 is: 6,332,179.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266,309.70 : 12,399,464.55 = 4,221,453.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266,309.70/12,399,464.55 = 4,221,453.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266,309.70x = 12,399,464.55 × 4,221,453.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266,309.70x = 52,343,759,302,884.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,343,759,302,884.06/8,266,309.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,332,179.80

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