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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569,590, 3,852,890.98 and 972,276.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569,590, 3,852,890.98 and 972,276.28 is: 1,457,849.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569,590 : 3,852,890.98 = 972,276.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569,590/3,852,890.98 = 972,276.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569,590x = 3,852,890.98 × 972,276.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569,590x = 3,746,074,497,217.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,746,074,497,217.04/2,569,590
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,849.11

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