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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657,270.20, 3,985,127.70 and 951,215.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657,270.20, 3,985,127.70 and 951,215.80 is: 1,426,545.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657,270.20 : 3,985,127.70 = 951,215.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657,270.20/3,985,127.70 = 951,215.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657,270.20x = 3,985,127.70 × 951,215.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657,270.20x = 3,790,716,433,257.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,790,716,433,257.66/2,657,270.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426,545.34

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