Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079,559.20, 3,119,314 and 659,627.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,079,559.20, 3,119,314 and 659,627.60 is: 989,433.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,079,559.20 : 3,119,314 = 659,627.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,079,559.20/3,119,314 = 659,627.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,079,559.20x = 3,119,314 × 659,627.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,079,559.20x = 2,057,585,607,466.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,057,585,607,466.40/2,079,559.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 989,433.53
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