Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259,599.24, 1,888,989.52 and 417,925
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,259,599.24, 1,888,989.52 and 417,925 is: 626,751.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,259,599.24 : 1,888,989.52 = 417,925 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,259,599.24/1,888,989.52 = 417,925/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,259,599.24x = 1,888,989.52 × 417,925 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,259,599.24x = 789,455,945,146 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 789,455,945,146/1,259,599.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 626,751.68
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