Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,969,458.80, 2,954,685.84 and 549,514
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,969,458.80, 2,954,685.84 and 549,514 is: 824,409.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,969,458.80 : 2,954,685.84 = 549,514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,969,458.80/2,954,685.84 = 549,514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,969,458.80x = 2,954,685.84 × 549,514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,969,458.80x = 1,623,641,234,681.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,623,641,234,681.76/1,969,458.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824,409.85
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