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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247,204.70, 4,870,807.05 and 851,044.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247,204.70, 4,870,807.05 and 851,044.70 is: 1,276,567.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247,204.70 : 4,870,807.05 = 851,044.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247,204.70/4,870,807.05 = 851,044.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247,204.70x = 4,870,807.05 × 851,044.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247,204.70x = 4,145,274,524,625.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,145,274,524,625.14/3,247,204.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276,567.05

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