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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564,528.86, 3,846,792.52 and 966,718.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564,528.86, 3,846,792.52 and 966,718.28 is: 1,450,077.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564,528.86 : 3,846,792.52 = 966,718.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564,528.86/3,846,792.52 = 966,718.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564,528.86x = 3,846,792.52 × 966,718.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564,528.86x = 3,718,764,648,429.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718,764,648,429.30/2,564,528.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450,077.13

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