Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178,361.36, 3,267,543.48 and 682,570
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,178,361.36, 3,267,543.48 and 682,570 is: 1,023,855.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,178,361.36 : 3,267,543.48 = 682,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,178,361.36/3,267,543.48 = 682,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,178,361.36x = 3,267,543.48 × 682,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,178,361.36x = 2,230,327,153,143.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,230,327,153,143.60/2,178,361.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,023,855.45
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