Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860,636, 2,790,979.92 and 530,940
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,860,636, 2,790,979.92 and 530,940 is: 796,417.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,860,636 : 2,790,979.92 = 530,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,860,636/2,790,979.92 = 530,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,860,636x = 2,790,979.92 × 530,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,860,636x = 1,481,842,878,724.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,481,842,878,724.80/1,860,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 796,417.40
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