Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331,920, 1,997,881.92 and 543,952
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,331,920, 1,997,881.92 and 543,952 is: 815,928.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,331,920 : 1,997,881.92 = 543,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,331,920/1,997,881.92 = 543,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,331,920x = 1,997,881.92 × 543,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,331,920x = 1,086,751,866,147.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,086,751,866,147.84/1,331,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 815,928.78
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