Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398,669.20, 2,097,489.36 and 499,868
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,398,669.20, 2,097,489.36 and 499,868 is: 749,618.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,398,669.20 : 2,097,489.36 = 499,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,398,669.20/2,097,489.36 = 499,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,398,669.20x = 2,097,489.36 × 499,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,398,669.20x = 1,048,467,811,404.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,048,467,811,404.48/1,398,669.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 749,618.15
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