Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290,572.40, 1,934,114.80 and 491,418
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,290,572.40, 1,934,114.80 and 491,418 is: 736,463.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,290,572.40 : 1,934,114.80 = 491,418 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,290,572.40/1,934,114.80 = 491,418/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,290,572.40x = 1,934,114.80 × 491,418 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,290,572.40x = 950,458,826,786.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 950,458,826,786.40/1,290,572.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,463.00
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