Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,506,311.24, 2,259,466.41 and 441,353
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,506,311.24, 2,259,466.41 and 441,353 is: 662,029.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,506,311.24 : 2,259,466.41 = 441,353 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,506,311.24/2,259,466.41 = 441,353/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,506,311.24x = 2,259,466.41 × 441,353 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,506,311.24x = 997,222,278,452.73 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 997,222,278,452.73/1,506,311.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 662,029.37
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