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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570,114.95, 3,854,673.97 and 972,802.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570,114.95, 3,854,673.97 and 972,802.64 is: 1,459,015.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570,114.95 : 3,854,673.97 = 972,802.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570,114.95/3,854,673.97 = 972,802.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570,114.95x = 3,854,673.97 × 972,802.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570,114.95x = 3,749,837,021,559.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,749,837,021,559.96/2,570,114.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459,015.30

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