Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,575,254.24, 2,362,881.36 and 869,768
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,575,254.24, 2,362,881.36 and 869,768 is: 1,304,652
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,575,254.24 : 2,362,881.36 = 869,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,575,254.24/2,362,881.36 = 869,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,575,254.24x = 2,362,881.36 × 869,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,575,254.24x = 2,055,158,594,724.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,055,158,594,724.48/1,575,254.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,304,652
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