Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656,229.52, 2,484,869.18 and 591,248
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,656,229.52, 2,484,869.18 and 591,248 is: 887,059.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,656,229.52 : 2,484,869.18 = 591,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,656,229.52/2,484,869.18 = 591,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,656,229.52x = 2,484,869.18 × 591,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,656,229.52x = 1,469,173,932,936.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,469,173,932,936.64/1,656,229.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 887,059.38
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