Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,848,489.84, 2,772,968.50 and 634,303
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,848,489.84, 2,772,968.50 and 634,303 is: 951,534.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,848,489.84 : 2,772,968.50 = 634,303 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,848,489.84/2,772,968.50 = 634,303/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,848,489.84x = 2,772,968.50 × 634,303 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,848,489.84x = 1,758,902,238,455.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,758,902,238,455.50/1,848,489.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 951,534.71
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