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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845,608.40, 4,268,023.80 and 851,064.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845,608.40, 4,268,023.80 and 851,064.40 is: 1,276,480.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845,608.40 : 4,268,023.80 = 851,064.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845,608.40/4,268,023.80 = 851,064.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845,608.40x = 4,268,023.80 × 851,064.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845,608.40x = 3,632,363,114,532.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,632,363,114,532.72/2,845,608.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276,480.32

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