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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,862,385.94, 12,230,145.92 and 4,942,389.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,862,385.94, 12,230,145.92 and 4,942,389.54 is: 6,820,527.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,862,385.94 : 12,230,145.92 = 4,942,389.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,862,385.94/12,230,145.92 = 4,942,389.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,862,385.94x = 12,230,145.92 × 4,942,389.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,862,385.94x = 60,446,145,267,681.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,446,145,267,681.68/8,862,385.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,820,527.30

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