Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183,543.12, 3,275,314.68 and 852,914
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,183,543.12, 3,275,314.68 and 852,914 is: 1,279,371
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,183,543.12 : 3,275,314.68 = 852,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,183,543.12/3,275,314.68 = 852,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,183,543.12x = 3,275,314.68 × 852,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,183,543.12x = 2,793,561,744,977.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,793,561,744,977.52/2,183,543.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,279,371
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