Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,578,883.84, 2,368,617.86 and 499,668
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,578,883.84, 2,368,617.86 and 499,668 is: 749,594.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,578,883.84 : 2,368,617.86 = 499,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,578,883.84/2,368,617.86 = 499,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,578,883.84x = 2,368,617.86 × 499,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,578,883.84x = 1,183,522,548,870.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,183,522,548,870.48/1,578,883.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 749,594.44
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