Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525,618.56, 2,288,540.16 and 403,680
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,525,618.56, 2,288,540.16 and 403,680 is: 605,549.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,525,618.56 : 2,288,540.16 = 403,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,525,618.56/2,288,540.16 = 403,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,525,618.56x = 2,288,540.16 × 403,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,525,618.56x = 923,837,891,788.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 923,837,891,788.80/1,525,618.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 605,549.72
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