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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272,706.88, 3,408,174.72 and 851,988

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272,706.88, 3,408,174.72 and 851,988 is: 1,277,650.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272,706.88 : 3,408,174.72 = 851,988 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272,706.88/3,408,174.72 = 851,988/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272,706.88x = 3,408,174.72 × 851,988
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272,706.88x = 2,903,723,963,343.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903,723,963,343.36/2,272,706.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,650.01

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