Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,648,400.76, 2,472,956.28 and 511,140
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,648,400.76, 2,472,956.28 and 511,140 is: 766,820.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,648,400.76 : 2,472,956.28 = 511,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,648,400.76/2,472,956.28 = 511,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,648,400.76x = 2,472,956.28 × 511,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,648,400.76x = 1,264,026,872,959.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,264,026,872,959.20/1,648,400.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 766,820.12
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