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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,322,511, 12,483,766.50 and 2,338,879

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,322,511, 12,483,766.50 and 2,338,879 is: 3,508,318.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,322,511 : 12,483,766.50 = 2,338,879 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,322,511/12,483,766.50 = 2,338,879/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,322,511x = 12,483,766.50 × 2,338,879
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,322,511x = 29,198,019,307,753.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,198,019,307,753.50/8,322,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508,318.50

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