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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,872,614.41, 4,309,552.37 and 851,016.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,872,614.41, 4,309,552.37 and 851,016.61 is: 1,276,711.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,872,614.41 : 4,309,552.37 = 851,016.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,872,614.41/4,309,552.37 = 851,016.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,872,614.41x = 4,309,552.37 × 851,016.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,872,614.41x = 3,667,500,648,534.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667,500,648,534.87/2,872,614.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276,711.78

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