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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,872,614.92, 4,309,553.12 and 851,017.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,872,614.92, 4,309,553.12 and 851,017.11 is: 1,276,712.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,872,614.92 : 4,309,553.12 = 851,017.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,872,614.92/4,309,553.12 = 851,017.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,872,614.92x = 4,309,553.12 × 851,017.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,872,614.92x = 3,667,503,437,318.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667,503,437,318.80/2,872,614.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276,712.52

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