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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568,934.92, 3,853,943.45 and 971,462.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568,934.92, 3,853,943.45 and 971,462.64 is: 1,457,398.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568,934.92 : 3,853,943.45 = 971,462.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568,934.92/3,853,943.45 = 971,462.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568,934.92x = 3,853,943.45 × 971,462.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568,934.92x = 3,743,962,054,220.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,743,962,054,220.68/2,568,934.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,398.56

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