Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,596,313.26, 2,392,390.62 and 648,576
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,596,313.26, 2,392,390.62 and 648,576 is: 972,019.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,596,313.26 : 2,392,390.62 = 648,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,596,313.26/2,392,390.62 = 648,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,596,313.26x = 2,392,390.62 × 648,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,596,313.26x = 1,551,647,138,757.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,551,647,138,757.12/1,596,313.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 972,019.20
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