Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511,617.50, 2,086,032.15 and 832,554
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,511,617.50, 2,086,032.15 and 832,554 is: 1,148,924.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,511,617.50 : 2,086,032.15 = 832,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,511,617.50/2,086,032.15 = 832,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,511,617.50x = 2,086,032.15 × 832,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,511,617.50x = 1,736,734,410,611.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,736,734,410,611.10/1,511,617.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,148,924.52
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