Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569,138.28, 2,353,474.14 and 571,633
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,569,138.28, 2,353,474.14 and 571,633 is: 857,364.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,569,138.28 : 2,353,474.14 = 571,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,569,138.28/2,353,474.14 = 571,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,569,138.28x = 2,353,474.14 × 571,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,569,138.28x = 1,345,323,483,070.62 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,345,323,483,070.62/1,569,138.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 857,364.52
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