Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,858,937.04, 2,787,822.36 and 596,484
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,858,937.04, 2,787,822.36 and 596,484 is: 894,538.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,858,937.04 : 2,787,822.36 = 596,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,858,937.04/2,787,822.36 = 596,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,858,937.04x = 2,787,822.36 × 596,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,858,937.04x = 1,662,891,432,582.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,662,891,432,582.24/1,858,937.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 894,538.87
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