Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,579,777.21, 2,180,086 and 854,623.23
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,579,777.21, 2,180,086 and 854,623.23 is: 1,179,376.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,579,777.21 : 2,180,086 = 854,623.23 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,579,777.21/2,180,086 = 854,623.23/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,579,777.21x = 2,180,086 × 854,623.23 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,579,777.21x = 1,863,152,138,997.78 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,863,152,138,997.78/1,579,777.21 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,179,376.51
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