Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074,465, 3,112,222.62 and 578,557
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,074,465, 3,112,222.62 and 578,557 is: 867,981.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,074,465 : 3,112,222.62 = 578,557 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,074,465/3,112,222.62 = 578,557/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,074,465x = 3,112,222.62 × 578,557 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,074,465x = 1,800,598,182,359.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,800,598,182,359.34/2,074,465 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 867,981.95
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