Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,536,966, 2,305,461.96 and 539,694
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,536,966, 2,305,461.96 and 539,694 is: 809,545.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,536,966 : 2,305,461.96 = 539,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,536,966/2,305,461.96 = 539,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,536,966x = 2,305,461.96 × 539,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,536,966x = 1,244,243,987,040.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,244,243,987,040.24/1,536,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 809,545.55
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