Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,505,971.36, 2,078,274 and 826,910.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,505,971.36, 2,078,274 and 826,910.56 is: 1,141,154.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,505,971.36 : 2,078,274 = 826,910.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,505,971.36/2,078,274 = 826,910.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,505,971.36x = 2,078,274 × 826,910.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,505,971.36x = 1,718,546,717,173.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,718,546,717,173.44/1,505,971.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,141,154.98
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