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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368,088.76, 3,551,251.32 and 851,357.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368,088.76, 3,551,251.32 and 851,357.82 is: 1,276,719.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368,088.76 : 3,551,251.32 = 851,357.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368,088.76/3,551,251.32 = 851,357.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368,088.76x = 3,551,251.32 × 851,357.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368,088.76x = 3,023,385,582,067.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,385,582,067.32/2,368,088.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276,719.70

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