Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531,172.16, 2,296,758.24 and 409,212
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,531,172.16, 2,296,758.24 and 409,212 is: 613,818.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,531,172.16 : 2,296,758.24 = 409,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,531,172.16/2,296,758.24 = 409,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,531,172.16x = 2,296,758.24 × 409,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,531,172.16x = 939,861,032,906.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 939,861,032,906.88/1,531,172.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 613,818.00
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