Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295,026.65, 1,941,432.37 and 496,881
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,295,026.65, 1,941,432.37 and 496,881 is: 744,896.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,295,026.65 : 1,941,432.37 = 496,881 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,295,026.65/1,941,432.37 = 496,881/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,295,026.65x = 1,941,432.37 × 496,881 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,295,026.65x = 964,660,856,195.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 964,660,856,195.77/1,295,026.65 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,896.53
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