Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916,191.52, 4,374,287.28 and 921,492
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,916,191.52, 4,374,287.28 and 921,492 is: 1,382,238
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,916,191.52 : 4,374,287.28 = 921,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,916,191.52/4,374,287.28 = 921,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,916,191.52x = 4,374,287.28 × 921,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,916,191.52x = 4,030,870,734,221.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,030,870,734,221.76/2,916,191.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,382,238
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