Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,582,451.98, 2,373,678 and 384,366.23
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,582,451.98, 2,373,678 and 384,366.23 is: 576,549.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,582,451.98 : 2,373,678 = 384,366.23 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,582,451.98/2,373,678 = 384,366.23/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,582,451.98x = 2,373,678 × 384,366.23 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,582,451.98x = 912,361,652,225.55 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 912,361,652,225.55/1,582,451.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 576,549.34
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