Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510,535.44, 2,084,295 and 865,837
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,510,535.44, 2,084,295 and 865,837 is: 1,194,715.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,510,535.44 : 2,084,295 = 865,837 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,510,535.44/2,084,295 = 865,837/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,510,535.44x = 2,084,295 × 865,837 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,510,535.44x = 1,804,659,729,915 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,804,659,729,915/1,510,535.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,194,715.25
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