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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873,253.36, 4,310,510.76 and 851,653.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873,253.36, 4,310,510.76 and 851,653.20 is: 1,277,666.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873,253.36 : 4,310,510.76 = 851,653.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873,253.36/4,310,510.76 = 851,653.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873,253.36x = 4,310,510.76 × 851,653.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873,253.36x = 3,671,060,282,388.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,671,060,282,388.43/2,873,253.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,666.75

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