Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,927,509.76, 2,891,406.68 and 507,556
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,927,509.76, 2,891,406.68 and 507,556 is: 761,371.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,927,509.76 : 2,891,406.68 = 507,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,927,509.76/2,891,406.68 = 507,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,927,509.76x = 2,891,406.68 × 507,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,927,509.76x = 1,467,550,808,874.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,467,550,808,874.08/1,927,509.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,371.40
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