Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626,812.70, 2,440,206.78 and 489,570
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,626,812.70, 2,440,206.78 and 489,570 is: 734,351.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,626,812.70 : 2,440,206.78 = 489,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,626,812.70/2,440,206.78 = 489,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,626,812.70x = 2,440,206.78 × 489,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,626,812.70x = 1,194,652,033,284.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,194,652,033,284.60/1,626,812.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 734,351.31
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