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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534,621.24, 3,801,866.24 and 851,724.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534,621.24, 3,801,866.24 and 851,724.74 is: 1,277,565.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534,621.24 : 3,801,866.24 = 851,724.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534,621.24/3,801,866.24 = 851,724.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534,621.24x = 3,801,866.24 × 851,724.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534,621.24x = 3,238,143,511,510.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238,143,511,510.82/2,534,621.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,565.05

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