Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851,702.36, 2,777,272.92 and 503,970
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,851,702.36, 2,777,272.92 and 503,970 is: 755,878.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,851,702.36 : 2,777,272.92 = 503,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,851,702.36/2,777,272.92 = 503,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,851,702.36x = 2,777,272.92 × 503,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,851,702.36x = 1,399,662,233,492.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,399,662,233,492.40/1,851,702.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 755,878.62
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