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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,569,762.16, 3,853,148.76 and 972,448.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,569,762.16, 3,853,148.76 and 972,448.40 is: 1,458,107.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,569,762.16 : 3,853,148.76 = 972,448.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,569,762.16/3,853,148.76 = 972,448.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,569,762.16x = 3,853,148.76 × 972,448.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,569,762.16x = 3,746,988,346,623.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,746,988,346,623.98/2,569,762.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458,107.06

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