Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456,495.08, 2,184,270.24 and 557,889
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,456,495.08, 2,184,270.24 and 557,889 is: 836,652.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,456,495.08 : 2,184,270.24 = 557,889 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,456,495.08/2,184,270.24 = 557,889/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,456,495.08x = 2,184,270.24 × 557,889 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,456,495.08x = 1,218,580,339,923.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,218,580,339,923.36/1,456,495.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 836,652.56
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