Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510,634.72, 2,084,676 and 831,566
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,510,634.72, 2,084,676 and 831,566 is: 1,147,561.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,510,634.72 : 2,084,676 = 831,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,510,634.72/2,084,676 = 831,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,510,634.72x = 2,084,676 × 831,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,510,634.72x = 1,733,545,682,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,733,545,682,616/1,510,634.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,147,561.13
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