Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623,141.84, 2,434,237.08 and 611,534
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,623,141.84, 2,434,237.08 and 611,534 is: 917,121.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,623,141.84 : 2,434,237.08 = 611,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,623,141.84/2,434,237.08 = 611,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,623,141.84x = 2,434,237.08 × 611,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,623,141.84x = 1,488,618,738,480.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,488,618,738,480.72/1,623,141.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 917,121.78
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