Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,506,523.24, 2,079,031.62 and 827,497
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,506,523.24, 2,079,031.62 and 827,497 is: 1,141,962.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,506,523.24 : 2,079,031.62 = 827,497 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,506,523.24/2,079,031.62 = 827,497/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,506,523.24x = 2,079,031.62 × 827,497 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,506,523.24x = 1,720,392,428,455.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,720,392,428,455.14/1,506,523.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,141,962.09
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