Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569,809, 2,355,064.50 and 572,537
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,569,809, 2,355,064.50 and 572,537 is: 858,933.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,569,809 : 2,355,064.50 = 572,537 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,569,809/2,355,064.50 = 572,537/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,569,809x = 2,355,064.50 × 572,537 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,569,809x = 1,348,361,563,636.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,348,361,563,636.50/1,569,809 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 858,933.52
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