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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568,549.88, 3,849,840.78 and 970,095.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568,549.88, 3,849,840.78 and 970,095.88 is: 1,454,016.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568,549.88 : 3,849,840.78 = 970,095.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568,549.88/3,849,840.78 = 970,095.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568,549.88x = 3,849,840.78 × 970,095.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568,549.88x = 3,734,714,679,333.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,734,714,679,333.99/2,568,549.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454,016.80

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