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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,511,255.88, 5,266,883.82 and 851,863.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,511,255.88, 5,266,883.82 and 851,863.88 is: 1,277,795.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,511,255.88 : 5,266,883.82 = 851,863.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,511,255.88/5,266,883.82 = 851,863.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,511,255.88x = 5,266,883.82 × 851,863.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,511,255.88x = 4,486,668,060,080.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,486,668,060,080.00/3,511,255.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277,795.81

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