Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261,410.44, 1,890,472.78 and 512,581
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,261,410.44, 1,890,472.78 and 512,581 is: 768,203.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,261,410.44 : 1,890,472.78 = 512,581 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,261,410.44/1,890,472.78 = 512,581/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,261,410.44x = 1,890,472.78 × 512,581 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,261,410.44x = 969,020,428,045.18 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 969,020,428,045.18/1,261,410.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 768,203.91
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