Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483,937.16, 2,226,084 and 524,195.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,483,937.16, 2,226,084 and 524,195.68 is: 786,356.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,483,937.16 : 2,226,084 = 524,195.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,483,937.16/2,226,084 = 524,195.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,483,937.16x = 2,226,084 × 524,195.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,483,937.16x = 1,166,903,616,117.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,166,903,616,117.12/1,483,937.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 786,356.49
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