Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300,281.84, 1,950,510.24 and 501,570
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,300,281.84, 1,950,510.24 and 501,570 is: 752,388.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,300,281.84 : 1,950,510.24 = 501,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,300,281.84/1,950,510.24 = 501,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,300,281.84x = 1,950,510.24 × 501,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,300,281.84x = 978,317,421,076.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 978,317,421,076.80/1,300,281.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752,388.74
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