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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570,212.80, 3,854,152.80 and 972,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570,212.80, 3,854,152.80 and 972,244.80 is: 1,457,925.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570,212.80 : 3,854,152.80 = 972,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570,212.80/3,854,152.80 = 972,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570,212.80x = 3,854,152.80 × 972,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570,212.80x = 3,747,180,018,205.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,747,180,018,205.44/2,570,212.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,925.98

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