Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337,592.26, 2,006,454 and 538,765.94
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,337,592.26, 2,006,454 and 538,765.94 is: 808,175.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,337,592.26 : 2,006,454 = 538,765.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,337,592.26/2,006,454 = 538,765.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,337,592.26x = 2,006,454 × 538,765.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,337,592.26x = 1,081,009,075,376.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,081,009,075,376.76/1,337,592.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 808,175.34
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