Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592,851.20, 2,389,246.08 and 394,776
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,592,851.20, 2,389,246.08 and 394,776 is: 592,156.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,592,851.20 : 2,389,246.08 = 394,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,592,851.20/2,389,246.08 = 394,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,592,851.20x = 2,389,246.08 × 394,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,592,851.20x = 943,217,010,478.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 943,217,010,478.08/1,592,851.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 592,156.39
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