Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562,561.28, 2,343,841.92 and 565,056
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,562,561.28, 2,343,841.92 and 565,056 is: 847,584
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,562,561.28 : 2,343,841.92 = 565,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,562,561.28/2,343,841.92 = 565,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,562,561.28x = 2,343,841.92 × 565,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,562,561.28x = 1,324,401,939,947.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,324,401,939,947.52/1,562,561.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 847,584
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