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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572,591.68, 3,858,920.16 and 974,725.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572,591.68, 3,858,920.16 and 974,725.56 is: 1,462,100.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572,591.68 : 3,858,920.16 = 974,725.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572,591.68/3,858,920.16 = 974,725.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572,591.68x = 3,858,920.16 × 974,725.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572,591.68x = 3,761,388,113,951.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,761,388,113,951.29/2,572,591.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,100.71

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