Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,878,770, 2,818,673.40 and 549,074
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,878,770, 2,818,673.40 and 549,074 is: 823,762.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,878,770 : 2,818,673.40 = 549,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,878,770/2,818,673.40 = 549,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,878,770x = 2,818,673.40 × 549,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,878,770x = 1,547,660,278,431.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,547,660,278,431.60/1,878,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 823,762.50
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