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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,570,856.63, 3,856,789.35 and 951,639.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,570,856.63, 3,856,789.35 and 951,639.59 is: 1,427,646.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,570,856.63 : 3,856,789.35 = 951,639.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,570,856.63/3,856,789.35 = 951,639.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,570,856.63x = 3,856,789.35 × 951,639.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,570,856.63x = 3,670,273,445,392.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,670,273,445,392.34/2,570,856.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427,646.10

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