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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570,406.80, 3,854,443.80 and 972,438.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570,406.80, 3,854,443.80 and 972,438.80 is: 1,458,216.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570,406.80 : 3,854,443.80 = 972,438.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570,406.80/3,854,443.80 = 972,438.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570,406.80x = 3,854,443.80 × 972,438.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570,406.80x = 3,748,210,703,539.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,748,210,703,539.44/2,570,406.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458,216.93

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