Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,929,632.40, 2,894,587.92 and 509,670
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,929,632.40, 2,894,587.92 and 509,670 is: 764,541.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,929,632.40 : 2,894,587.92 = 509,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,929,632.40/2,894,587.92 = 509,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,929,632.40x = 2,894,587.92 × 509,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,929,632.40x = 1,475,284,625,186.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,475,284,625,186.40/1,929,632.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,541.80
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