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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534,143.58, 3,801,254.24 and 851,261.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534,143.58, 3,801,254.24 and 851,261.66 is: 1,276,905.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534,143.58 : 3,801,254.24 = 851,261.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534,143.58/3,801,254.24 = 851,261.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534,143.58x = 3,801,254.24 × 851,261.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534,143.58x = 3,235,861,977,546.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,235,861,977,546.32/2,534,143.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276,905.54

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