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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558,301.52, 3,836,167.08 and 851,841.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558,301.52, 3,836,167.08 and 851,841.60 is: 1,277,334.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558,301.52 : 3,836,167.08 = 851,841.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558,301.52/3,836,167.08 = 851,841.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558,301.52x = 3,836,167.08 × 851,841.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558,301.52x = 3,267,806,703,294.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,267,806,703,294.53/2,558,301.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,334.46

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