Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,556,618.53, 2,334,997.73 and 477,052
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,556,618.53, 2,334,997.73 and 477,052 is: 715,599.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,556,618.53 : 2,334,997.73 = 477,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,556,618.53/2,334,997.73 = 477,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,556,618.53x = 2,334,997.73 × 477,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,556,618.53x = 1,113,915,337,091.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,113,915,337,091.96/1,556,618.53 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,599.43
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