Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530,043.92, 2,295,039.96 and 532,746
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,530,043.92, 2,295,039.96 and 532,746 is: 799,109.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,530,043.92 : 2,295,039.96 = 532,746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,530,043.92/2,295,039.96 = 532,746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,530,043.92x = 2,295,039.96 × 532,746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,530,043.92x = 1,222,673,358,530.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,222,673,358,530.16/1,530,043.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 799,109.97
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