Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573,319.84, 2,359,993.40 and 508,362
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,573,319.84, 2,359,993.40 and 508,362 is: 762,547.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,573,319.84 : 2,359,993.40 = 508,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,573,319.84/2,359,993.40 = 508,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,573,319.84x = 2,359,993.40 × 508,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,573,319.84x = 1,199,730,964,810.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,199,730,964,810.80/1,573,319.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 762,547.41
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