Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542,640.71, 2,314,836 and 832,653.03
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,542,640.71, 2,314,836 and 832,653.03 is: 1,249,451.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,542,640.71 : 2,314,836 = 832,653.03 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,542,640.71/2,314,836 = 832,653.03/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,542,640.71x = 2,314,836 × 832,653.03 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,542,640.71x = 1,927,455,209,353.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,927,455,209,353.08/1,542,640.71 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,249,451.80
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