Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495,614.08, 2,243,716.95 and 548,993
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,495,614.08, 2,243,716.95 and 548,993 is: 823,598.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,495,614.08 : 2,243,716.95 = 548,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,495,614.08/2,243,716.95 = 548,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,495,614.08x = 2,243,716.95 × 548,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,495,614.08x = 1,231,784,899,531.35 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,231,784,899,531.35/1,495,614.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 823,598.09
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