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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449,235.88, 3,675,525.66 and 851,783.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449,235.88, 3,675,525.66 and 851,783.04 is: 1,278,255.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449,235.88 : 3,675,525.66 = 851,783.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449,235.88/3,675,525.66 = 851,783.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449,235.88x = 3,675,525.66 × 851,783.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449,235.88x = 3,130,750,420,272.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,130,750,420,272.81/2,449,235.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278,255.98

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