Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250,487.56, 3,375,731.46 and 544,631
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,250,487.56, 3,375,731.46 and 544,631 is: 816,946.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,250,487.56 : 3,375,731.46 = 544,631 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,250,487.56/3,375,731.46 = 544,631/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,250,487.56x = 3,375,731.46 × 544,631 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,250,487.56x = 1,838,528,000,791.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,838,528,000,791.26/2,250,487.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 816,946.53
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