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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873,001.42, 4,310,136.36 and 851,406.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873,001.42, 4,310,136.36 and 851,406.66 is: 1,277,297.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873,001.42 : 4,310,136.36 = 851,406.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873,001.42/4,310,136.36 = 851,406.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873,001.42x = 4,310,136.36 × 851,406.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873,001.42x = 3,669,678,802,412.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,669,678,802,412.16/2,873,001.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,297.94

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