Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421,099.22, 2,131,658 and 568,242.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,421,099.22, 2,131,658 and 568,242.52 is: 852,367.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,421,099.22 : 2,131,658 = 568,242.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,421,099.22/2,131,658 = 568,242.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,421,099.22x = 2,131,658 × 568,242.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,421,099.22x = 1,211,298,713,698.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,211,298,713,698.16/1,421,099.22 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 852,367.45
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