Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,559,447.92, 3,839,376 and 876,566
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,559,447.92, 3,839,376 and 876,566 is: 1,314,918.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,559,447.92 : 3,839,376 = 876,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,559,447.92/3,839,376 = 876,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,559,447.92x = 3,839,376 × 876,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,559,447.92x = 3,365,466,462,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,365,466,462,816/2,559,447.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,314,918.91
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