Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,688,951.76, 2,533,593.60 and 490,884
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,688,951.76, 2,533,593.60 and 490,884 is: 736,374.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,688,951.76 : 2,533,593.60 = 490,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,688,951.76/2,533,593.60 = 490,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,688,951.76x = 2,533,593.60 × 490,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,688,951.76x = 1,243,700,560,742.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,243,700,560,742.40/1,688,951.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,374.24
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