Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544,529.64, 2,131,508.58 and 865,441
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,544,529.64, 2,131,508.58 and 865,441 is: 1,194,340.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,544,529.64 : 2,131,508.58 = 865,441 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,544,529.64/2,131,508.58 = 865,441/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,544,529.64x = 2,131,508.58 × 865,441 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,544,529.64x = 1,844,694,916,983.78 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,844,694,916,983.78/1,544,529.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,194,340.90
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