Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,559,449.92, 3,839,379 and 876,568
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,559,449.92, 3,839,379 and 876,568 is: 1,314,921.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,559,449.92 : 3,839,379 = 876,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,559,449.92/3,839,379 = 876,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,559,449.92x = 3,839,379 × 876,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,559,449.92x = 3,365,476,771,272 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,365,476,771,272/2,559,449.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,314,921.91
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