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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565,341.40, 3,845,606.40 and 968,977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565,341.40, 3,845,606.40 and 968,977.20 is: 1,452,557.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565,341.40 : 3,845,606.40 = 968,977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565,341.40/3,845,606.40 = 968,977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565,341.40x = 3,845,606.40 × 968,977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565,341.40x = 3,726,304,921,774.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,726,304,921,774.08/2,565,341.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452,557.12

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