Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459,709.44, 2,014,380 and 815,140.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,459,709.44, 2,014,380 and 815,140.96 is: 1,124,883.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,459,709.44 : 2,014,380 = 815,140.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,459,709.44/2,014,380 = 815,140.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,459,709.44x = 2,014,380 × 815,140.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,459,709.44x = 1,642,003,647,004.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,642,003,647,004.80/1,459,709.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,124,883.90
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