Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,556,444.80, 2,147,528 and 944,584
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,556,444.80, 2,147,528 and 944,584 is: 1,303,303.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,556,444.80 : 2,147,528 = 944,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,556,444.80/2,147,528 = 944,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,556,444.80x = 2,147,528 × 944,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,556,444.80x = 2,028,520,588,352 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,028,520,588,352/1,556,444.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,303,303.91
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