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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569,481.40, 3,850,218.90 and 971,172.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569,481.40, 3,850,218.90 and 971,172.60 is: 1,455,245.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569,481.40 : 3,850,218.90 = 971,172.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569,481.40/3,850,218.90 = 971,172.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569,481.40x = 3,850,218.90 × 971,172.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569,481.40x = 3,739,227,099,682.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,739,227,099,682.14/2,569,481.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455,245.83

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