Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,506,309.24, 2,259,463.41 and 441,351
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,506,309.24, 2,259,463.41 and 441,351 is: 662,026.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,506,309.24 : 2,259,463.41 = 441,351 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,506,309.24/2,259,463.41 = 441,351/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,506,309.24x = 2,259,463.41 × 441,351 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,506,309.24x = 997,216,435,466.91 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 997,216,435,466.91/1,506,309.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 662,026.37
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