Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544,784.16, 2,131,770 and 847,055.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,544,784.16, 2,131,770 and 847,055.20 is: 1,168,918.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,544,784.16 : 2,131,770 = 847,055.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,544,784.16/2,131,770 = 847,055.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,544,784.16x = 2,131,770 × 847,055.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,544,784.16x = 1,805,726,863,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,805,726,863,704/1,544,784.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,168,918.55
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