Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624,907.52, 2,242,620 and 1,013,160
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,624,907.52, 2,242,620 and 1,013,160 is: 1,398,315.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,624,907.52 : 2,242,620 = 1,013,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,624,907.52/2,242,620 = 1,013,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,624,907.52x = 2,242,620 × 1,013,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,624,907.52x = 2,272,132,879,200 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,272,132,879,200/1,624,907.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,398,315.20
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