Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571,798, 2,169,081.28 and 856,406
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,571,798, 2,169,081.28 and 856,406 is: 1,181,840.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,571,798 : 2,169,081.28 = 856,406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,571,798/2,169,081.28 = 856,406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,571,798x = 2,169,081.28 × 856,406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,571,798x = 1,857,614,222,679.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,857,614,222,679.68/1,571,798 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,181,840.30
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