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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,281,231.80, 12,421,847.70 and 2,602,030.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,281,231.80, 12,421,847.70 and 2,602,030.20 is: 3,903,045.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,281,231.80 : 12,421,847.70 = 2,602,030.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,281,231.80/12,421,847.70 = 2,602,030.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,281,231.80x = 12,421,847.70 × 2,602,030.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,281,231.80x = 32,322,022,855,200.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,322,022,855,200.54/8,281,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903,045.30

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