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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570,701.20, 3,856,051.80 and 973,316.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570,701.20, 3,856,051.80 and 973,316.40 is: 1,459,974.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570,701.20 : 3,856,051.80 = 973,316.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570,701.20/3,856,051.80 = 973,316.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570,701.20x = 3,856,051.80 × 973,316.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570,701.20x = 3,753,158,456,189.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,753,158,456,189.52/2,570,701.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459,974.60

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