Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389,632.16, 2,084,616.40 and 490,890
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,389,632.16, 2,084,616.40 and 490,890 is: 736,394.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,389,632.16 : 2,084,616.40 = 490,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,389,632.16/2,084,616.40 = 490,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,389,632.16x = 2,084,616.40 × 490,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,389,632.16x = 1,023,317,344,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,023,317,344,596/1,389,632.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,394.40
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