Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553,172.45, 2,328,807.33 and 605,436
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,553,172.45, 2,328,807.33 and 605,436 is: 907,783.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,553,172.45 : 2,328,807.33 = 605,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,553,172.45/2,328,807.33 = 605,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,553,172.45x = 2,328,807.33 × 605,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,553,172.45x = 1,409,943,794,645.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,409,943,794,645.88/1,553,172.45 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 907,783.16
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