Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,508,329.84, 2,081,442 and 829,261.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,508,329.84, 2,081,442 and 829,261.12 is: 1,144,351.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,508,329.84 : 2,081,442 = 829,261.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,508,329.84/2,081,442 = 829,261.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,508,329.84x = 2,081,442 × 829,261.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,508,329.84x = 1,726,058,924,135.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,726,058,924,135.04/1,508,329.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,144,351.11
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