Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832,979.84, 2,749,515.84 and 503,280
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,832,979.84, 2,749,515.84 and 503,280 is: 754,932.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,832,979.84 : 2,749,515.84 = 503,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,832,979.84/2,749,515.84 = 503,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,832,979.84x = 2,749,515.84 × 503,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,832,979.84x = 1,383,776,331,955.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,383,776,331,955.20/1,832,979.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 754,932.65
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