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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673,281.74, 4,008,321.25 and 850,859.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673,281.74, 4,008,321.25 and 850,859.49 is: 1,275,779.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673,281.74 : 4,008,321.25 = 850,859.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673,281.74/4,008,321.25 = 850,859.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673,281.74x = 4,008,321.25 × 850,859.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673,281.74x = 3,410,518,174,531.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,410,518,174,531.16/2,673,281.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275,779.55

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