Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,539,279.36, 2,122,830 and 966,372.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,539,279.36, 2,122,830 and 966,372.96 is: 1,332,731.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,539,279.36 : 2,122,830 = 966,372.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,539,279.36/2,122,830 = 966,372.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,539,279.36x = 2,122,830 × 966,372.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,539,279.36x = 2,051,445,510,676.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,051,445,510,676.80/1,539,279.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,332,731.12
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