Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498,579.08, 2,067,997.14 and 819,501
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,498,579.08, 2,067,997.14 and 819,501 is: 1,130,888.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,498,579.08 : 2,067,997.14 = 819,501 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,498,579.08/2,067,997.14 = 819,501/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,498,579.08x = 2,067,997.14 × 819,501 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,498,579.08x = 1,694,725,724,227.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,694,725,724,227.14/1,498,579.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,130,888.42
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