Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,911,008.56, 2,866,927.56 and 581,278
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,911,008.56, 2,866,927.56 and 581,278 is: 872,043.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,911,008.56 : 2,866,927.56 = 581,278 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,911,008.56/2,866,927.56 = 581,278/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,911,008.56x = 2,866,927.56 × 581,278 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,911,008.56x = 1,666,481,918,221.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,666,481,918,221.68/1,911,008.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 872,043.15
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