Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581,757, 2,373,040.10 and 459,826
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,581,757, 2,373,040.10 and 459,826 is: 689,856.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,581,757 : 2,373,040.10 = 459,826 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,581,757/2,373,040.10 = 459,826/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,581,757x = 2,373,040.10 × 459,826 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,581,757x = 1,091,185,537,022.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,091,185,537,022.60/1,581,757 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 689,856.62
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