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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691,072.80, 2,536,609.20 and 851,264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691,072.80, 2,536,609.20 and 851,264.80 is: 1,276,897.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691,072.80 : 2,536,609.20 = 851,264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691,072.80/2,536,609.20 = 851,264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691,072.80x = 2,536,609.20 × 851,264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691,072.80x = 2,159,326,123,316.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,326,123,316.16/1,691,072.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276,897.20

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