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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568,512.80, 3,850,004.40 and 970,458.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568,512.80, 3,850,004.40 and 970,458.40 is: 1,454,642.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568,512.80 : 3,850,004.40 = 970,458.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568,512.80/3,850,004.40 = 970,458.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568,512.80x = 3,850,004.40 × 970,458.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568,512.80x = 3,736,269,110,016.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,736,269,110,016.96/2,568,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454,642.98

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