Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549,685.24, 2,324,551.28 and 590,194
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,549,685.24, 2,324,551.28 and 590,194 is: 885,299.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,549,685.24 : 2,324,551.28 = 590,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,549,685.24/2,324,551.28 = 590,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,549,685.24x = 2,324,551.28 × 590,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,549,685.24x = 1,371,936,218,148.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,371,936,218,148.32/1,549,685.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 885,299.92
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