Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,993,779, 2,990,668.50 and 592,947
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,993,779, 2,990,668.50 and 592,947 is: 889,420.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,993,779 : 2,990,668.50 = 592,947 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,993,779/2,990,668.50 = 592,947/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,993,779x = 2,990,668.50 × 592,947 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,993,779x = 1,773,307,915,069.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,773,307,915,069.50/1,993,779 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 889,420.50
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