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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,872,961.88, 4,310,073.28 and 851,364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,872,961.88, 4,310,073.28 and 851,364 is: 1,277,232.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,872,961.88 : 4,310,073.28 = 851,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,872,961.88/4,310,073.28 = 851,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,872,961.88x = 4,310,073.28 × 851,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,872,961.88x = 3,669,441,229,018.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,669,441,229,018.13/2,872,961.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,232.83

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