Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,558,471.76, 2,336,304.12 and 560,498
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,558,471.76, 2,336,304.12 and 560,498 is: 840,242.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,558,471.76 : 2,336,304.12 = 560,498 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,558,471.76/2,336,304.12 = 560,498/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,558,471.76x = 2,336,304.12 × 560,498 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,558,471.76x = 1,309,493,786,651.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,309,493,786,651.76/1,558,471.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 840,242.23
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