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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873,261.61, 4,310,523.14 and 851,661.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873,261.61, 4,310,523.14 and 851,661.45 is: 1,277,679.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873,261.61 : 4,310,523.14 = 851,661.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873,261.61/4,310,523.14 = 851,661.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873,261.61x = 4,310,523.14 × 851,661.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873,261.61x = 3,671,106,383,412.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,671,106,383,412.65/2,873,261.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,679.13

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