Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446,988.05, 2,170,793.13 and 487,539
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,446,988.05, 2,170,793.13 and 487,539 is: 731,413.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,446,988.05 : 2,170,793.13 = 487,539 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,446,988.05/2,170,793.13 = 487,539/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,446,988.05x = 2,170,793.13 × 487,539 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,446,988.05x = 1,058,346,311,807.07 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,058,346,311,807.07/1,446,988.05 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 731,413.30
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