Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250,484.32, 1,725,666 and 677,540
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,250,484.32, 1,725,666 and 677,540 is: 935,003.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,250,484.32 : 1,725,666 = 677,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,250,484.32/1,725,666 = 677,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,250,484.32x = 1,725,666 × 677,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,250,484.32x = 1,169,207,741,640 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,169,207,741,640/1,250,484.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 935,003.92
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