Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314,094.80, 1,971,158 and 515,752.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,314,094.80, 1,971,158 and 515,752.32 is: 773,634.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,314,094.80 : 1,971,158 = 515,752.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,314,094.80/1,971,158 = 515,752.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,314,094.80x = 1,971,158 × 515,752.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,314,094.80x = 1,016,629,311,586.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,016,629,311,586.56/1,314,094.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 773,634.68
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