Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374,595.24, 2,062,696.38 and 575,809
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,374,595.24, 2,062,696.38 and 575,809 is: 864,050.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,374,595.24 : 2,062,696.38 = 575,809 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,374,595.24/2,062,696.38 = 575,809/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,374,595.24x = 2,062,696.38 × 575,809 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,374,595.24x = 1,187,719,139,871.42 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,187,719,139,871.42/1,374,595.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 864,050.09
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