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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368,089.76, 3,551,252.82 and 851,358.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368,089.76, 3,551,252.82 and 851,358.82 is: 1,276,721.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368,089.76 : 3,551,252.82 = 851,358.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368,089.76/3,551,252.82 = 851,358.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368,089.76x = 3,551,252.82 × 851,358.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368,089.76x = 3,023,390,410,356.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,390,410,356.87/2,368,089.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276,721.20

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