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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570,346.34, 3,855,560.45 and 972,480.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570,346.34, 3,855,560.45 and 972,480.40 is: 1,458,736.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570,346.34 : 3,855,560.45 = 972,480.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570,346.34/3,855,560.45 = 972,480.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570,346.34x = 3,855,560.45 × 972,480.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570,346.34x = 3,749,456,954,138.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,749,456,954,138.88/2,570,346.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458,736.09

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