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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271,132.08, 3,406,563.72 and 851,069.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271,132.08, 3,406,563.72 and 851,069.36 is: 1,276,553.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271,132.08 : 3,406,563.72 = 851,069.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271,132.08/3,406,563.72 = 851,069.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271,132.08x = 3,406,563.72 × 851,069.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271,132.08x = 2,899,222,004,979.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899,222,004,979.62/2,271,132.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276,553.68

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