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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572,818.80, 3,856,463.40 and 974,764.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572,818.80, 3,856,463.40 and 974,764.40 is: 1,461,099.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572,818.80 : 3,856,463.40 = 974,764.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572,818.80/3,856,463.40 = 974,764.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572,818.80x = 3,856,463.40 × 974,764.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572,818.80x = 3,759,143,232,222.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,759,143,232,222.96/2,572,818.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461,099.10

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