Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455,185.68, 2,182,763.16 and 568,714
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,455,185.68, 2,182,763.16 and 568,714 is: 853,065.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,455,185.68 : 2,182,763.16 = 568,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,455,185.68/2,182,763.16 = 568,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,455,185.68x = 2,182,763.16 × 568,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,455,185.68x = 1,241,367,967,776.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,241,367,967,776.24/1,455,185.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 853,065.00
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