Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251,624.96, 1,877,437.44 and 503,496
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,251,624.96, 1,877,437.44 and 503,496 is: 755,244
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,251,624.96 : 1,877,437.44 = 503,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,251,624.96/1,877,437.44 = 503,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,251,624.96x = 1,877,437.44 × 503,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,251,624.96x = 945,282,241,290.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 945,282,241,290.24/1,251,624.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 755,244
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