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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470,964.40, 3,707,054.10 and 851,758.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470,964.40, 3,707,054.10 and 851,758.20 is: 1,277,846.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470,964.40 : 3,707,054.10 = 851,758.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470,964.40/3,707,054.10 = 851,758.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470,964.40x = 3,707,054.10 × 851,758.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470,964.40x = 3,157,513,727,518.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,513,727,518.62/2,470,964.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,846.71

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