Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572,989, 2,359,492.14 and 391,037
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,572,989, 2,359,492.14 and 391,037 is: 586,557.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,572,989 : 2,359,492.14 = 391,037 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,572,989/2,359,492.14 = 391,037/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,572,989x = 2,359,492.14 × 391,037 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,572,989x = 922,648,727,949.18 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 922,648,727,949.18/1,572,989 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 586,557.65
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