Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633,736.52, 2,450,605.86 and 511,893
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,633,736.52, 2,450,605.86 and 511,893 is: 767,839.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,633,736.52 : 2,450,605.86 = 511,893 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,633,736.52/2,450,605.86 = 511,893/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,633,736.52x = 2,450,605.86 × 511,893 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,633,736.52x = 1,254,447,985,492.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,254,447,985,492.98/1,633,736.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,839.84
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