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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771,466.98, 4,155,613.07 and 851,878.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771,466.98, 4,155,613.07 and 851,878.76 is: 1,277,330.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771,466.98 : 4,155,613.07 = 851,878.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771,466.98/4,155,613.07 = 851,878.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771,466.98x = 4,155,613.07 × 851,878.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771,466.98x = 3,540,078,484,073.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,540,078,484,073.93/2,771,466.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,330.21

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