Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,574,135.44, 2,172,296.88 and 895,072
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,574,135.44, 2,172,296.88 and 895,072 is: 1,235,193.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,574,135.44 : 2,172,296.88 = 895,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,574,135.44/2,172,296.88 = 895,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,574,135.44x = 2,172,296.88 × 895,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,574,135.44x = 1,944,362,112,975.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,944,362,112,975.36/1,574,135.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,235,193.66
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