Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448,952.08, 2,173,358 and 550,323.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,448,952.08, 2,173,358 and 550,323.68 is: 825,458.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,448,952.08 : 2,173,358 = 550,323.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,448,952.08/2,173,358 = 550,323.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,448,952.08x = 2,173,358 × 550,323.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,448,952.08x = 1,196,050,372,517.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,196,050,372,517.44/1,448,952.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 825,458.89
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