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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451,362.54, 3,677,060.21 and 853,955.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451,362.54, 3,677,060.21 and 853,955.87 is: 1,280,939.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451,362.54 : 3,677,060.21 = 853,955.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451,362.54/3,677,060.21 = 853,955.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451,362.54x = 3,677,060.21 × 853,955.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451,362.54x = 3,140,047,128,017.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,140,047,128,017.85/2,451,362.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,939.51

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