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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973,477.52, 2,961,397.24 and 851,546.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973,477.52, 2,961,397.24 and 851,546.52 is: 1,277,829.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973,477.52 : 2,961,397.24 = 851,546.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973,477.52/2,961,397.24 = 851,546.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973,477.52x = 2,961,397.24 × 851,546.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973,477.52x = 2,521,767,514,059.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521,767,514,059.61/1,973,477.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,829.36

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