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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451,064.94, 3,676,696.32 and 853,789.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451,064.94, 3,676,696.32 and 853,789.58 is: 1,280,718.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451,064.94 : 3,676,696.32 = 853,789.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451,064.94/3,676,696.32 = 853,789.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451,064.94x = 3,676,696.32 × 853,789.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451,064.94x = 3,139,125,006,840.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,139,125,006,840.35/2,451,064.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,718.82

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