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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569,672.80, 3,852,759.60 and 971,996.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569,672.80, 3,852,759.60 and 971,996.40 is: 1,457,332.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569,672.80 : 3,852,759.60 = 971,996.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569,672.80/3,852,759.60 = 971,996.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569,672.80x = 3,852,759.60 × 971,996.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569,672.80x = 3,744,868,461,265.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,744,868,461,265.44/2,569,672.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,332.80

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