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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744,374.40, 4,116,561.60 and 851,307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744,374.40, 4,116,561.60 and 851,307.20 is: 1,276,960.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744,374.40 : 4,116,561.60 = 851,307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744,374.40/4,116,561.60 = 851,307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744,374.40x = 4,116,561.60 × 851,307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744,374.40x = 3,504,458,529,323.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504,458,529,323.52/2,744,374.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276,960.80

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