Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,506,363.92, 2,259,544 and 384,432.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,506,363.92, 2,259,544 and 384,432.96 is: 576,648.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,506,363.92 : 2,259,544 = 384,432.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,506,363.92/2,259,544 = 384,432.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,506,363.92x = 2,259,544 × 384,432.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,506,363.92x = 868,643,188,170.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 868,643,188,170.24/1,506,363.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 576,648.96
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