Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644,455.12, 2,466,710 and 579,510.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,644,455.12, 2,466,710 and 579,510.08 is: 869,274.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,644,455.12 : 2,466,710 = 579,510.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,644,455.12/2,466,710 = 579,510.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,644,455.12x = 2,466,710 × 579,510.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,644,455.12x = 1,429,483,309,436.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,429,483,309,436.80/1,644,455.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 869,274.75
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