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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565,129.40, 3,845,288.40 and 968,765.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565,129.40, 3,845,288.40 and 968,765.20 is: 1,452,239.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565,129.40 : 3,845,288.40 = 968,765.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565,129.40/3,845,288.40 = 968,765.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565,129.40x = 3,845,288.40 × 968,765.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565,129.40x = 3,725,181,585,883.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,725,181,585,883.68/2,565,129.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452,239.25

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