Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418,332.08, 2,126,875.56 and 531,246
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,418,332.08, 2,126,875.56 and 531,246 is: 796,635.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,418,332.08 : 2,126,875.56 = 531,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,418,332.08/2,126,875.56 = 531,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,418,332.08x = 2,126,875.56 × 531,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,418,332.08x = 1,129,894,133,747.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,129,894,133,747.76/1,418,332.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 796,635.82
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