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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569,761.16, 3,853,147.26 and 972,447.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569,761.16, 3,853,147.26 and 972,447.40 is: 1,458,105.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569,761.16 : 3,853,147.26 = 972,447.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569,761.16/3,853,147.26 = 972,447.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569,761.16x = 3,853,147.26 × 972,447.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569,761.16x = 3,746,983,034,804.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,746,983,034,804.12/2,569,761.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458,105.56

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