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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534,733.90, 3,802,034.43 and 851,836.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534,733.90, 3,802,034.43 and 851,836.86 is: 1,277,732.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534,733.90 : 3,802,034.43 = 851,836.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534,733.90/3,802,034.43 = 851,836.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534,733.90x = 3,802,034.43 × 851,836.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534,733.90x = 3,238,713,070,463.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238,713,070,463.09/2,534,733.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,732.97

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