Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513,555.28, 2,270,566.20 and 516,050
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,513,555.28, 2,270,566.20 and 516,050 is: 774,154.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,513,555.28 : 2,270,566.20 = 516,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,513,555.28/2,270,566.20 = 516,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,513,555.28x = 2,270,566.20 × 516,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,513,555.28x = 1,171,725,687,510 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,171,725,687,510/1,513,555.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,154.54
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