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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534,615.82, 3,801,858.03 and 851,719.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534,615.82, 3,801,858.03 and 851,719.32 is: 1,277,556.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534,615.82 : 3,801,858.03 = 851,719.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534,615.82/3,801,858.03 = 851,719.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534,615.82x = 3,801,858.03 × 851,719.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534,615.82x = 3,238,115,936,048.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238,115,936,048.14/2,534,615.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,556.90

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