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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367,979.32, 3,551,572.98 and 851,353.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367,979.32, 3,551,572.98 and 851,353.08 is: 1,276,887.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367,979.32 : 3,551,572.98 = 851,353.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367,979.32/3,551,572.98 = 851,353.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367,979.32x = 3,551,572.98 × 851,353.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367,979.32x = 3,023,642,595,367.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,642,595,367.78/2,367,979.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276,887.25

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