Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,533,633.84, 2,299,350.60 and 586,206
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,533,633.84, 2,299,350.60 and 586,206 is: 878,888.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,533,633.84 : 2,299,350.60 = 586,206 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,533,633.84/2,299,350.60 = 586,206/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,533,633.84x = 2,299,350.60 × 586,206 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,533,633.84x = 1,347,893,117,823.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,347,893,117,823.60/1,533,633.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 878,888.48
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