Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571,800, 2,169,084 and 856,408
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,571,800, 2,169,084 and 856,408 is: 1,181,843.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,571,800 : 2,169,084 = 856,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,571,800/2,169,084 = 856,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,571,800x = 2,169,084 × 856,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,571,800x = 1,857,620,890,272 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,857,620,890,272/1,571,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,181,843.04
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