Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588,628.33, 2,383,098.41 and 451,443
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,588,628.33, 2,383,098.41 and 451,443 is: 677,208.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,588,628.33 : 2,383,098.41 = 451,443 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,588,628.33/2,383,098.41 = 451,443/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,588,628.33x = 2,383,098.41 × 451,443 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,588,628.33x = 1,075,833,095,505.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,075,833,095,505.63/1,588,628.33 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 677,208.81
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