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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551,074, 3,826,785.96 and 845,214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551,074, 3,826,785.96 and 845,214 is: 1,267,878.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551,074 : 3,826,785.96 = 845,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551,074/3,826,785.96 = 845,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551,074x = 3,826,785.96 × 845,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551,074x = 3,234,453,068,395.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234,453,068,395.44/2,551,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267,878.97

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