Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,938,387.80, 2,907,581 and 518,407
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,938,387.80, 2,907,581 and 518,407 is: 777,610.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,938,387.80 : 2,907,581 = 518,407 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,938,387.80/2,907,581 = 518,407/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,938,387.80x = 2,907,581 × 518,407 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,938,387.80x = 1,507,310,343,467 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,507,310,343,467/1,938,387.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777,610.31
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