Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,535,617.44, 2,117,988 and 923,724
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,535,617.44, 2,117,988 and 923,724 is: 1,274,038.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,535,617.44 : 2,117,988 = 923,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,535,617.44/2,117,988 = 923,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,535,617.44x = 2,117,988 × 923,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,535,617.44x = 1,956,436,347,312 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,956,436,347,312/1,535,617.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,274,038.90
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