Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493,316.70, 2,239,975.14 and 595,389
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,493,316.70, 2,239,975.14 and 595,389 is: 893,083.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,493,316.70 : 2,239,975.14 = 595,389 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,493,316.70/2,239,975.14 = 595,389/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,493,316.70x = 2,239,975.14 × 595,389 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,493,316.70x = 1,333,656,558,629.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,333,656,558,629.46/1,493,316.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 893,083.54
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