Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838,637.96, 2,757,956.94 and 576,564
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,838,637.96, 2,757,956.94 and 576,564 is: 864,846
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,838,637.96 : 2,757,956.94 = 576,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,838,637.96/2,757,956.94 = 576,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,838,637.96x = 2,757,956.94 × 576,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,838,637.96x = 1,590,138,685,154.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,590,138,685,154.16/1,838,637.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 864,846
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