Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217,755.22, 1,826,595 and 578,519
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,217,755.22, 1,826,595 and 578,519 is: 867,760.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,217,755.22 : 1,826,595 = 578,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,217,755.22/1,826,595 = 578,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,217,755.22x = 1,826,595 × 578,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,217,755.22x = 1,056,719,912,805 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,056,719,912,805/1,217,755.22 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 867,760.53
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