Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418,328.08, 2,126,869.56 and 531,242
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,418,328.08, 2,126,869.56 and 531,242 is: 796,629.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,418,328.08 : 2,126,869.56 = 531,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,418,328.08/2,126,869.56 = 531,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,418,328.08x = 2,126,869.56 × 531,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,418,328.08x = 1,129,882,438,793.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,129,882,438,793.52/1,418,328.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 796,629.82
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