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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,290,499.40, 12,435,749.10 and 2,897,357.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,290,499.40, 12,435,749.10 and 2,897,357.40 is: 4,346,036.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,290,499.40 : 12,435,749.10 = 2,897,357.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,290,499.40/12,435,749.10 = 2,897,357.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,290,499.40x = 12,435,749.10 × 2,897,357.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,290,499.40x = 36,030,809,679,428.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,030,809,679,428.34/8,290,499.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346,036.10

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