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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432,477.52, 1,977,333.16 and 851,699.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432,477.52, 1,977,333.16 and 851,699.25 is: 1,175,650.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432,477.52 : 1,977,333.16 = 851,699.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432,477.52/1,977,333.16 = 851,699.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432,477.52x = 1,977,333.16 × 851,699.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432,477.52x = 1,684,093,167,242.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,093,167,242.88/1,432,477.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,650.68

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