Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453,537.92, 2,177,563.84 and 744,016
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,453,537.92, 2,177,563.84 and 744,016 is: 1,114,619.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,453,537.92 : 2,177,563.84 = 744,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,453,537.92/2,177,563.84 = 744,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,453,537.92x = 2,177,563.84 × 744,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,453,537.92x = 1,620,142,337,981.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,620,142,337,981.44/1,453,537.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,114,619.93
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