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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451,203.88, 3,675,624.81 and 853,731.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451,203.88, 3,675,624.81 and 853,731.60 is: 1,280,186.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451,203.88 : 3,675,624.81 = 853,731.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451,203.88/3,675,624.81 = 853,731.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451,203.88x = 3,675,624.81 × 853,731.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451,203.88x = 3,137,997,050,041.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,137,997,050,041.00/2,451,203.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,186.07

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