Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528,115.92, 2,292,250.02 and 581,560
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,528,115.92, 2,292,250.02 and 581,560 is: 872,368.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,528,115.92 : 2,292,250.02 = 581,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,528,115.92/2,292,250.02 = 581,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,528,115.92x = 2,292,250.02 × 581,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,528,115.92x = 1,333,080,921,631.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,333,080,921,631.20/1,528,115.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 872,368.98
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