Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544,219.52, 2,315,760 and 533,084.16
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,544,219.52, 2,315,760 and 533,084.16 is: 799,429.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,544,219.52 : 2,315,760 = 533,084.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,544,219.52/2,315,760 = 533,084.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,544,219.52x = 2,315,760 × 533,084.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,544,219.52x = 1,234,494,974,361.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,234,494,974,361.60/1,544,219.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 799,429.72
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