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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845,603.40, 4,268,016.30 and 851,059.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845,603.40, 4,268,016.30 and 851,059.40 is: 1,276,472.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845,603.40 : 4,268,016.30 = 851,059.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845,603.40/4,268,016.30 = 851,059.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845,603.40x = 4,268,016.30 × 851,059.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845,603.40x = 3,632,335,391,468.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,632,335,391,468.22/2,845,603.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276,472.82

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