Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,874,985.25, 2,812,644 and 527,159.58
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,874,985.25, 2,812,644 and 527,159.58 is: 790,786.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,874,985.25 : 2,812,644 = 527,159.58 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,874,985.25/2,812,644 = 527,159.58/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,874,985.25x = 2,812,644 × 527,159.58 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,874,985.25x = 1,482,712,229,729.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,482,712,229,729.52/1,874,985.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,786.08
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