Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461,573.90, 2,192,311.62 and 514,920
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,461,573.90, 2,192,311.62 and 514,920 is: 772,362.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,461,573.90 : 2,192,311.62 = 514,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,461,573.90/2,192,311.62 = 514,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,461,573.90x = 2,192,311.62 × 514,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,461,573.90x = 1,128,865,099,370.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,128,865,099,370.40/1,461,573.90 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 772,362.66
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