Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587,426.78, 2,190,689.74 and 862,316
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,587,426.78, 2,190,689.74 and 862,316 is: 1,190,018.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,587,426.78 : 2,190,689.74 = 862,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,587,426.78/2,190,689.74 = 862,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,587,426.78x = 2,190,689.74 × 862,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,587,426.78x = 1,889,066,813,837.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,889,066,813,837.84/1,587,426.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,190,018.23
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