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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570,116.94, 3,854,676.96 and 972,804.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570,116.94, 3,854,676.96 and 972,804.64 is: 1,459,018.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570,116.94 : 3,854,676.96 = 972,804.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570,116.94/3,854,676.96 = 972,804.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570,116.94x = 3,854,676.96 × 972,804.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570,116.94x = 3,749,847,632,389.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,749,847,632,389.09/2,570,116.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459,018.29

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