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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580,552.89, 3,870,001.89 and 851,034.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580,552.89, 3,870,001.89 and 851,034.41 is: 1,276,278.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580,552.89 : 3,870,001.89 = 851,034.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580,552.89/3,870,001.89 = 851,034.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580,552.89x = 3,870,001.89 × 851,034.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580,552.89x = 3,293,504,755,805.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,293,504,755,805.03/2,580,552.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276,278.73

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