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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051,438.90, 3,077,727.15 and 853,925.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051,438.90, 3,077,727.15 and 853,925.30 is: 1,281,124.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051,438.90 : 3,077,727.15 = 853,925.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051,438.90/3,077,727.15 = 853,925.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051,438.90x = 3,077,727.15 × 853,925.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051,438.90x = 2,628,149,079,881.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,628,149,079,881.90/2,051,438.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281,124.72

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