Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485,476.52, 2,049,982.50 and 806,413
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,485,476.52, 2,049,982.50 and 806,413 is: 1,112,863.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,485,476.52 : 2,049,982.50 = 806,413 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,485,476.52/2,049,982.50 = 806,413/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,485,476.52x = 2,049,982.50 × 806,413 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,485,476.52x = 1,653,132,537,772.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,653,132,537,772.50/1,485,476.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,112,863.46
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