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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797,951.51, 2,698,254.09 and 851,320.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797,951.51, 2,698,254.09 and 851,320.71 is: 1,277,609.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797,951.51 : 2,698,254.09 = 851,320.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797,951.51/2,698,254.09 = 851,320.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797,951.51x = 2,698,254.09 × 851,320.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797,951.51x = 2,297,079,587,659.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,079,587,659.20/1,797,951.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,609.31

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