Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,548,158.40, 2,136,564 and 859,908.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,548,158.40, 2,136,564 and 859,908.96 is: 1,186,732.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,548,158.40 : 2,136,564 = 859,908.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,548,158.40/2,136,564 = 859,908.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,548,158.40x = 2,136,564 × 859,908.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,548,158.40x = 1,837,250,527,213.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,837,250,527,213.44/1,548,158.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,186,732.91
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