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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247,604.20, 4,871,406.30 and 851,444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247,604.20, 4,871,406.30 and 851,444.20 is: 1,277,166.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247,604.20 : 4,871,406.30 = 851,444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247,604.20/4,871,406.30 = 851,444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247,604.20x = 4,871,406.30 × 851,444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247,604.20x = 4,147,730,639,978.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,147,730,639,978.46/3,247,604.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,166.30

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