Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,973,355, 7,460,032.50 and 1,607,562
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,973,355, 7,460,032.50 and 1,607,562 is: 2,411,343
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,973,355 : 7,460,032.50 = 1,607,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,973,355/7,460,032.50 = 1,607,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,973,355x = 7,460,032.50 × 1,607,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,973,355x = 11,992,464,765,765 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,992,464,765,765/4,973,355 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,411,343
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