Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,623,932.52, 2,436,132.18 and 502,089
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,623,932.52, 2,436,132.18 and 502,089 is: 753,205.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,623,932.52 : 2,436,132.18 = 502,089 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,623,932.52/2,436,132.18 = 502,089/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,623,932.52x = 2,436,132.18 × 502,089 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,623,932.52x = 1,223,155,170,124.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,223,155,170,124.02/1,623,932.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 753,205.66
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