Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504,490.58, 2,076,197 and 859,924.62
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,504,490.58, 2,076,197 and 859,924.62 is: 1,186,695.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,504,490.58 : 2,076,197 = 859,924.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,504,490.58/2,076,197 = 859,924.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,504,490.58x = 2,076,197 × 859,924.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,504,490.58x = 1,785,372,916,270.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,785,372,916,270.14/1,504,490.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,186,695.98
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