Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,823,414.68, 2,735,157.21 and 561,241
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,823,414.68, 2,735,157.21 and 561,241 is: 841,872.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,823,414.68 : 2,735,157.21 = 561,241 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,823,414.68/2,735,157.21 = 561,241/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,823,414.68x = 2,735,157.21 × 561,241 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,823,414.68x = 1,535,082,367,697.61 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,535,082,367,697.61/1,823,414.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 841,872.33
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