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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510,367, 5,265,550.50 and 850,975

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510,367, 5,265,550.50 and 850,975 is: 1,276,462.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510,367 : 5,265,550.50 = 850,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510,367/5,265,550.50 = 850,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510,367x = 5,265,550.50 × 850,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510,367x = 4,480,851,836,737.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,480,851,836,737.50/3,510,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276,462.50

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