Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015,989.93, 3,023,945.98 and 499,676
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,015,989.93, 3,023,945.98 and 499,676 is: 749,504.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,015,989.93 : 3,023,945.98 = 499,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,015,989.93/3,023,945.98 = 499,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,015,989.93x = 3,023,945.98 × 499,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,015,989.93x = 1,510,993,231,502.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,510,993,231,502.48/2,015,989.93 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 749,504.35
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