Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544,220.72, 2,131,083 and 865,134
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,544,220.72, 2,131,083 and 865,134 is: 1,193,917.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,544,220.72 : 2,131,083 = 865,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,544,220.72/2,131,083 = 865,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,544,220.72x = 2,131,083 × 865,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,544,220.72x = 1,843,672,360,122 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,843,672,360,122/1,544,220.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,193,917.64
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