Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577,451.96, 2,366,577.09 and 440,214.03
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,577,451.96, 2,366,577.09 and 440,214.03 is: 660,432.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,577,451.96 : 2,366,577.09 = 440,214.03 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,577,451.96/2,366,577.09 = 440,214.03/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,577,451.96x = 2,366,577.09 × 440,214.03 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,577,451.96x = 1,041,800,438,094.57 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,041,800,438,094.57/1,577,451.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,432.43
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