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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,280,453, 12,420,679.50 and 2,296,821

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,280,453, 12,420,679.50 and 2,296,821 is: 3,445,231.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,280,453 : 12,420,679.50 = 2,296,821 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,280,453/12,420,679.50 = 2,296,821/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,280,453x = 12,420,679.50 × 2,296,821
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,280,453x = 28,528,077,509,869.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,528,077,509,869.50/8,280,453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445,231.50

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