Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,609,159.60, 2,259,122 and 1,609,159.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,609,159.60, 2,259,122 and 1,609,159.60 is: 2,259,122
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,609,159.60 : 2,259,122 = 1,609,159.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,609,159.60/2,259,122 = 1,609,159.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,609,159.60x = 2,259,122 × 1,609,159.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,609,159.60x = 3,635,287,853,871.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,635,287,853,871.20/1,609,159.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,259,122
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