Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460,239.92, 2,190,420 and 501,354
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,460,239.92, 2,190,420 and 501,354 is: 752,051.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,460,239.92 : 2,190,420 = 501,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,460,239.92/2,190,420 = 501,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,460,239.92x = 2,190,420 × 501,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,460,239.92x = 1,098,175,828,680 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,098,175,828,680/1,460,239.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752,051.64
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