Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,815,139.56, 2,722,709.34 and 485,409
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,815,139.56, 2,722,709.34 and 485,409 is: 728,113.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,815,139.56 : 2,722,709.34 = 485,409 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,815,139.56/2,722,709.34 = 485,409/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,815,139.56x = 2,722,709.34 × 485,409 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,815,139.56x = 1,321,627,618,020.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,321,627,618,020.06/1,815,139.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 728,113.50
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