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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534,336.82, 3,802,072.59 and 851,394.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534,336.82, 3,802,072.59 and 851,394.42 is: 1,277,282.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534,336.82 : 3,802,072.59 = 851,394.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534,336.82/3,802,072.59 = 851,394.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534,336.82x = 3,802,072.59 × 851,394.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534,336.82x = 3,237,063,387,560.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,237,063,387,560.95/2,534,336.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,282.23

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