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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570,687.70, 3,856,031.55 and 973,302.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570,687.70, 3,856,031.55 and 973,302.90 is: 1,459,954.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570,687.70 : 3,856,031.55 = 973,302.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570,687.70/3,856,031.55 = 973,302.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570,687.70x = 3,856,031.55 × 973,302.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570,687.70x = 3,753,086,690,106.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,753,086,690,106.50/2,570,687.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459,954.35

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