Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217,288.94, 1,825,576.50 and 458,583
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,217,288.94, 1,825,576.50 and 458,583 is: 687,740.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,217,288.94 : 1,825,576.50 = 458,583 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,217,288.94/1,825,576.50 = 458,583/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,217,288.94x = 1,825,576.50 × 458,583 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,217,288.94x = 837,178,348,099.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 837,178,348,099.50/1,217,288.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 687,740.04
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