Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,654,912.56, 2,482,319.24 and 456,908
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,654,912.56, 2,482,319.24 and 456,908 is: 685,348.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,654,912.56 : 2,482,319.24 = 456,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,654,912.56/2,482,319.24 = 456,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,654,912.56x = 2,482,319.24 × 456,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,654,912.56x = 1,134,191,519,309.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,134,191,519,309.92/1,654,912.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 685,348.31
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