Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426,738.08, 2,139,484.77 and 539,652
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,426,738.08, 2,139,484.77 and 539,652 is: 809,242.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,426,738.08 : 2,139,484.77 = 539,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,426,738.08/2,139,484.77 = 539,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,426,738.08x = 2,139,484.77 × 539,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,426,738.08x = 1,154,577,235,100.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,154,577,235,100.04/1,426,738.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 809,242.60
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