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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368,095.51, 3,551,261.43 and 851,364.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368,095.51, 3,551,261.43 and 851,364.57 is: 1,276,729.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368,095.51 : 3,551,261.43 = 851,364.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368,095.51/3,551,261.43 = 851,364.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368,095.51x = 3,551,261.43 × 851,364.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368,095.51x = 3,023,418,160,309.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,418,160,309.54/2,368,095.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276,729.82

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