Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495,657.08, 2,243,781.36 and 549,036
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,495,657.08, 2,243,781.36 and 549,036 is: 823,662.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,495,657.08 : 2,243,781.36 = 549,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,495,657.08/2,243,781.36 = 549,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,495,657.08x = 2,243,781.36 × 549,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,495,657.08x = 1,231,916,742,768.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,231,916,742,768.96/1,495,657.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 823,662.56
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