Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,993,089, 2,989,633.50 and 646,378.14
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,993,089, 2,989,633.50 and 646,378.14 is: 969,567.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,993,089 : 2,989,633.50 = 646,378.14 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,993,089/2,989,633.50 = 646,378.14/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,993,089x = 2,989,633.50 × 646,378.14 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,993,089x = 1,932,433,741,011.69 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,932,433,741,011.69/1,993,089 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 969,567.21
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