Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763,987.70, 2,645,982 and 501,815.33
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,763,987.70, 2,645,982 and 501,815.33 is: 752,723.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,763,987.70 : 2,645,982 = 501,815.33 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,763,987.70/2,645,982 = 501,815.33/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,763,987.70x = 2,645,982 × 501,815.33 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,763,987.70x = 1,327,794,317,274.15 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,327,794,317,274.15/1,763,987.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752,723.12
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