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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,437,444.78, 12,656,914.70 and 2,372,229.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,437,444.78, 12,656,914.70 and 2,372,229.25 is: 3,558,554.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,437,444.78 : 12,656,914.70 = 2,372,229.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,437,444.78/12,656,914.70 = 2,372,229.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,437,444.78x = 12,656,914.70 × 2,372,229.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,437,444.78x = 30,025,103,222,591.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,025,103,222,591.54/8,437,444.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558,554.04

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