Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092,224.88, 3,138,337.32 and 596,278
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,092,224.88, 3,138,337.32 and 596,278 is: 894,417
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,092,224.88 : 3,138,337.32 = 596,278 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,092,224.88/3,138,337.32 = 596,278/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,092,224.88x = 3,138,337.32 × 596,278 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,092,224.88x = 1,871,321,500,494.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,871,321,500,494.96/2,092,224.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 894,417
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