Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512,259.88, 2,268,389.84 and 447,219
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,512,259.88, 2,268,389.84 and 447,219 is: 670,828.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,512,259.88 : 2,268,389.84 = 447,219 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,512,259.88/2,268,389.84 = 447,219/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,512,259.88x = 2,268,389.84 × 447,219 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,512,259.88x = 1,014,467,035,854.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,014,467,035,854.96/1,512,259.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,828.51
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