Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,554,872.24, 2,145,640.92 and 875,765
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,554,872.24, 2,145,640.92 and 875,765 is: 1,208,509.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,554,872.24 : 2,145,640.92 = 875,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,554,872.24/2,145,640.92 = 875,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,554,872.24x = 2,145,640.92 × 875,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,554,872.24x = 1,879,077,220,303.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,879,077,220,303.80/1,554,872.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,208,509.08
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