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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,873,361.46, 12,245,238.72 and 4,798,980.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,873,361.46, 12,245,238.72 and 4,798,980.46 is: 6,622,592.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,873,361.46 : 12,245,238.72 = 4,798,980.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,873,361.46/12,245,238.72 = 4,798,980.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,873,361.46x = 12,245,238.72 × 4,798,980.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,873,361.46x = 58,764,661,345,315.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,764,661,345,315.41/8,873,361.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,622,592.98

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