Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437,538.32, 2,156,604.96 and 584,610
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,437,538.32, 2,156,604.96 and 584,610 is: 877,035.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,437,538.32 : 2,156,604.96 = 584,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,437,538.32/2,156,604.96 = 584,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,437,538.32x = 2,156,604.96 × 584,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,437,538.32x = 1,260,772,825,665.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,260,772,825,665.60/1,437,538.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 877,035.98
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