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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570,550.80, 3,853,061.40 and 972,496.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570,550.80, 3,853,061.40 and 972,496.40 is: 1,457,698.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570,550.80 : 3,853,061.40 = 972,496.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570,550.80/3,853,061.40 = 972,496.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570,550.80x = 3,853,061.40 × 972,496.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570,550.80x = 3,747,088,340,478.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,747,088,340,478.96/2,570,550.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,698.61

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