Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,660,512, 2,490,768 and 538,581
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,660,512, 2,490,768 and 538,581 is: 807,871.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,660,512 : 2,490,768 = 538,581 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,660,512/2,490,768 = 538,581/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,660,512x = 2,490,768 × 538,581 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,660,512x = 1,341,480,320,208 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,341,480,320,208/1,660,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 807,871.50
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