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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009,373.80, 1,516,166.70 and 851,909.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009,373.80, 1,516,166.70 and 851,909.80 is: 1,279,642.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009,373.80 : 1,516,166.70 = 851,909.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009,373.80/1,516,166.70 = 851,909.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009,373.80x = 1,516,166.70 × 851,909.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009,373.80x = 1,291,637,270,163.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,637,270,163.66/1,009,373.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279,642.16

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