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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,551,078, 3,826,791.96 and 845,218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,551,078, 3,826,791.96 and 845,218 is: 1,267,884.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,551,078 : 3,826,791.96 = 845,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,551,078/3,826,791.96 = 845,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,551,078x = 3,826,791.96 × 845,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,551,078x = 3,234,473,446,847.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234,473,446,847.28/2,551,078
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267,884.97

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