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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448,633.96, 3,673,611.84 and 851,285.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448,633.96, 3,673,611.84 and 851,285.52 is: 1,277,158.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448,633.96 : 3,673,611.84 = 851,285.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448,633.96/3,673,611.84 = 851,285.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448,633.96x = 3,673,611.84 × 851,285.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448,633.96x = 3,127,292,565,492.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,127,292,565,492.56/2,448,633.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,158.05

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