Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531,035.12, 2,296,682.28 and 466,086
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,531,035.12, 2,296,682.28 and 466,086 is: 699,168.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,531,035.12 : 2,296,682.28 = 466,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,531,035.12/2,296,682.28 = 466,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,531,035.12x = 2,296,682.28 × 466,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,531,035.12x = 1,070,451,457,156.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,070,451,457,156.08/1,531,035.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 699,168.45
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