Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235,509.96, 1,853,283.18 and 487,549
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,235,509.96, 1,853,283.18 and 487,549 is: 731,330.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,235,509.96 : 1,853,283.18 = 487,549 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,235,509.96/1,853,283.18 = 487,549/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,235,509.96x = 1,853,283.18 × 487,549 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,235,509.96x = 903,566,361,125.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 903,566,361,125.82/1,235,509.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 731,330.70
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