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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569,486.40, 3,850,226.40 and 971,177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569,486.40, 3,850,226.40 and 971,177.60 is: 1,455,253.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569,486.40 : 3,850,226.40 = 971,177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569,486.40/3,850,226.40 = 971,177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569,486.40x = 3,850,226.40 × 971,177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569,486.40x = 3,739,253,634,608.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,739,253,634,608.64/2,569,486.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455,253.33

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