Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814,738.56, 2,722,107.84 and 485,008
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,814,738.56, 2,722,107.84 and 485,008 is: 727,512
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,814,738.56 : 2,722,107.84 = 485,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,814,738.56/2,722,107.84 = 485,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,814,738.56x = 2,722,107.84 × 485,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,814,738.56x = 1,320,244,079,262.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,320,244,079,262.72/1,814,738.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727,512
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