Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,515,176.08, 2,272,173.48 and 568,030
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,515,176.08, 2,272,173.48 and 568,030 is: 851,823.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,515,176.08 : 2,272,173.48 = 568,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,515,176.08/2,272,173.48 = 568,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,515,176.08x = 2,272,173.48 × 568,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,515,176.08x = 1,290,662,701,844.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,290,662,701,844.40/1,515,176.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 851,823.57
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