Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502,546.28, 2,253,901.66 and 380,625
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,502,546.28, 2,253,901.66 and 380,625 is: 570,958.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,502,546.28 : 2,253,901.66 = 380,625 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,502,546.28/2,253,901.66 = 380,625/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,502,546.28x = 2,253,901.66 × 380,625 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,502,546.28x = 857,891,319,337.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 857,891,319,337.50/1,502,546.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 570,958.33
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