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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565,144.40, 3,845,310.90 and 968,780.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565,144.40, 3,845,310.90 and 968,780.20 is: 1,452,261.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565,144.40 : 3,845,310.90 = 968,780.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565,144.40/3,845,310.90 = 968,780.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565,144.40x = 3,845,310.90 × 968,780.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565,144.40x = 3,725,261,062,764.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,725,261,062,764.18/2,565,144.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452,261.74

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