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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247,211.70, 4,870,817.55 and 851,051.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247,211.70, 4,870,817.55 and 851,051.70 is: 1,276,577.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247,211.70 : 4,870,817.55 = 851,051.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247,211.70/4,870,817.55 = 851,051.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247,211.70x = 4,870,817.55 × 851,051.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247,211.70x = 4,145,317,556,317.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,145,317,556,317.33/3,247,211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276,577.55

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