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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558,251.63, 3,836,093.80 and 851,793.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558,251.63, 3,836,093.80 and 851,793.85 is: 1,277,263.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558,251.63 : 3,836,093.80 = 851,793.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558,251.63/3,836,093.80 = 851,793.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558,251.63x = 3,836,093.80 × 851,793.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558,251.63x = 3,267,561,106,863.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,267,561,106,863.13/2,558,251.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,263.37

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