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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572,560.18, 3,858,872.85 and 974,694.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572,560.18, 3,858,872.85 and 974,694.06 is: 1,462,053.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572,560.18 : 3,858,872.85 = 974,694.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572,560.18/3,858,872.85 = 974,694.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572,560.18x = 3,858,872.85 × 974,694.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572,560.18x = 3,761,220,445,190.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,761,220,445,190.27/2,572,560.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,053.43

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