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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449,212.40, 3,672,943.80 and 851,827.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449,212.40, 3,672,943.80 and 851,827.60 is: 1,277,437.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449,212.40 : 3,672,943.80 = 851,827.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449,212.40/3,672,943.80 = 851,827.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449,212.40x = 3,672,943.80 × 851,827.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449,212.40x = 3,128,714,902,088.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,128,714,902,088.88/2,449,212.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,437.15

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