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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973,486.48, 2,961,410.72 and 851,555.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973,486.48, 2,961,410.72 and 851,555.52 is: 1,277,842.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973,486.48 : 2,961,410.72 = 851,555.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973,486.48/2,961,410.72 = 851,555.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973,486.48x = 2,961,410.72 × 851,555.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973,486.48x = 2,521,805,645,603.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521,805,645,603.17/1,973,486.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,842.88

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