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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534,335.32, 3,802,070.34 and 851,392.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534,335.32, 3,802,070.34 and 851,392.92 is: 1,277,279.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534,335.32 : 3,802,070.34 = 851,392.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534,335.32/3,802,070.34 = 851,392.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534,335.32x = 3,802,070.34 × 851,392.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534,335.32x = 3,237,055,768,817.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,237,055,768,817.99/2,534,335.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,279.98

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