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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451,077.96, 3,676,715.82 and 853,802.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451,077.96, 3,676,715.82 and 853,802.60 is: 1,280,738.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451,077.96 : 3,676,715.82 = 853,802.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451,077.96/3,676,715.82 = 853,802.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451,077.96x = 3,676,715.82 × 853,802.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451,077.96x = 3,139,189,526,577.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,139,189,526,577.13/2,451,077.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,738.34

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