Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844,516.94, 4,266,779.50 and 1,161,620.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,844,516.94, 4,266,779.50 and 1,161,620.44 is: 1,742,432.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,844,516.94 : 4,266,779.50 = 1,161,620.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,844,516.94/4,266,779.50 = 1,161,620.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,844,516.94x = 4,266,779.50 × 1,161,620.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,844,516.94x = 4,956,378,280,172.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,956,378,280,172.98/2,844,516.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,742,432.33
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