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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534,143.20, 3,801,253.68 and 851,261.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534,143.20, 3,801,253.68 and 851,261.28 is: 1,276,904.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534,143.20 : 3,801,253.68 = 851,261.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534,143.20/3,801,253.68 = 851,261.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534,143.20x = 3,801,253.68 × 851,261.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534,143.20x = 3,235,860,073,241.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,235,860,073,241.51/2,534,143.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276,904.98

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