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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565,171.40, 3,845,351.40 and 968,807.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565,171.40, 3,845,351.40 and 968,807.20 is: 1,452,302.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565,171.40 : 3,845,351.40 = 968,807.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565,171.40/3,845,351.40 = 968,807.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565,171.40x = 3,845,351.40 × 968,807.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565,171.40x = 3,725,404,122,850.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,725,404,122,850.08/2,565,171.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452,302.22

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