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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050,350.88, 3,074,374.32 and 851,466.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050,350.88, 3,074,374.32 and 851,466.64 is: 1,276,721.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050,350.88 : 3,074,374.32 = 851,466.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050,350.88/3,074,374.32 = 851,466.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050,350.88x = 3,074,374.32 × 851,466.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050,350.88x = 2,617,727,172,352.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,727,172,352.68/2,050,350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276,721.56

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