Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007,993.96, 1,511,971.49 and 249,837
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,007,993.96, 1,511,971.49 and 249,837 is: 374,750.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,007,993.96 : 1,511,971.49 = 249,837 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,007,993.96/1,511,971.49 = 249,837/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,007,993.96x = 1,511,971.49 × 249,837 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,007,993.96x = 377,746,421,771.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 377,746,421,771.72/1,007,993.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374,750.68
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