Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526,286.96, 2,106,170.64 and 847,170
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,526,286.96, 2,106,170.64 and 847,170 is: 1,169,036.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,526,286.96 : 2,106,170.64 = 847,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,526,286.96/2,106,170.64 = 847,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,526,286.96x = 2,106,170.64 × 847,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,526,286.96x = 1,784,284,581,088.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,784,284,581,088.80/1,526,286.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,169,036.12
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