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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,435,998.50, 12,656,155.62 and 2,452,366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,435,998.50, 12,656,155.62 and 2,452,366.50 is: 3,679,177.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,435,998.50 : 12,656,155.62 = 2,452,366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,435,998.50/12,656,155.62 = 2,452,366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,435,998.50x = 12,656,155.62 × 2,452,366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,435,998.50x = 31,037,532,061,274.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,037,532,061,274.73/8,435,998.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679,177.05

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