Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633,142.94, 2,449,556.04 and 495,915
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,633,142.94, 2,449,556.04 and 495,915 is: 743,824.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,633,142.94 : 2,449,556.04 = 495,915 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,633,142.94/2,449,556.04 = 495,915/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,633,142.94x = 2,449,556.04 × 495,915 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,633,142.94x = 1,214,771,583,576.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,214,771,583,576.60/1,633,142.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,824.41
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