Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,517,066.36, 2,275,614.12 and 618,326
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,517,066.36, 2,275,614.12 and 618,326 is: 927,494.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,517,066.36 : 2,275,614.12 = 618,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,517,066.36/2,275,614.12 = 618,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,517,066.36x = 2,275,614.12 × 618,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,517,066.36x = 1,407,071,376,363.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,407,071,376,363.12/1,517,066.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 927,494.94
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