Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368,608.76, 2,053,027.98 and 504,279
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,368,608.76, 2,053,027.98 and 504,279 is: 756,460.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,368,608.76 : 2,053,027.98 = 504,279 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,368,608.76/2,053,027.98 = 504,279/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,368,608.76x = 2,053,027.98 × 504,279 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,368,608.76x = 1,035,298,896,726.42 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,035,298,896,726.42/1,368,608.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 756,460.81
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