Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475,967.36, 2,214,144 and 529,443.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,475,967.36, 2,214,144 and 529,443.84 is: 794,234.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,475,967.36 : 2,214,144 = 529,443.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,475,967.36/2,214,144 = 529,443.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,475,967.36x = 2,214,144 × 529,443.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,475,967.36x = 1,172,264,901,672.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,172,264,901,672.96/1,475,967.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 794,234.98
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