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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673,146.88, 4,008,393.72 and 851,274.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673,146.88, 4,008,393.72 and 851,274.36 is: 1,276,489.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673,146.88 : 4,008,393.72 = 851,274.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673,146.88/4,008,393.72 = 851,274.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673,146.88x = 4,008,393.72 × 851,274.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673,146.88x = 3,412,242,798,621.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,412,242,798,621.02/2,673,146.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276,489.08

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