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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568,910.80, 3,850,601.40 and 970,856.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568,910.80, 3,850,601.40 and 970,856.40 is: 1,455,239.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568,910.80 : 3,850,601.40 = 970,856.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568,910.80/3,850,601.40 = 970,856.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568,910.80x = 3,850,601.40 × 970,856.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568,910.80x = 3,738,381,013,038.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738,381,013,038.96/2,568,910.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455,239.71

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