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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569,538.40, 3,850,304.40 and 971,229.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569,538.40, 3,850,304.40 and 971,229.60 is: 1,455,331.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569,538.40 : 3,850,304.40 = 971,229.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569,538.40/3,850,304.40 = 971,229.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569,538.40x = 3,850,304.40 × 971,229.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569,538.40x = 3,739,529,602,290.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,739,529,602,290.24/2,569,538.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455,331.28

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