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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873,250.86, 4,310,507.01 and 851,650.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873,250.86, 4,310,507.01 and 851,650.70 is: 1,277,663.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873,250.86 : 4,310,507.01 = 851,650.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873,250.86/4,310,507.01 = 851,650.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873,250.86x = 4,310,507.01 × 851,650.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873,250.86x = 3,671,046,312,421.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,671,046,312,421.41/2,873,250.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,663.00

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