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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673,318.81, 4,008,376.76 and 850,896.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673,318.81, 4,008,376.76 and 850,896.50 is: 1,275,835.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673,318.81 : 4,008,376.76 = 850,896.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673,318.81/4,008,376.76 = 850,896.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673,318.81x = 4,008,376.76 × 850,896.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673,318.81x = 3,410,713,767,913.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,410,713,767,913.52/2,673,318.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275,835.02

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