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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449,208.90, 3,672,938.55 and 851,824.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449,208.90, 3,672,938.55 and 851,824.10 is: 1,277,431.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449,208.90 : 3,672,938.55 = 851,824.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449,208.90/3,672,938.55 = 851,824.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449,208.90x = 3,672,938.55 × 851,824.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449,208.90x = 3,128,697,574,709.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,128,697,574,709.06/2,449,208.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,431.90

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