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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570,540.80, 3,853,046.40 and 972,486.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570,540.80, 3,853,046.40 and 972,486.40 is: 1,457,683.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570,540.80 : 3,853,046.40 = 972,486.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570,540.80/3,853,046.40 = 972,486.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570,540.80x = 3,853,046.40 × 972,486.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570,540.80x = 3,747,035,222,568.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,747,035,222,568.96/2,570,540.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,683.62

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