Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,622,892.72, 2,434,560.54 and 676,042
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,622,892.72, 2,434,560.54 and 676,042 is: 1,014,155.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,622,892.72 : 2,434,560.54 = 676,042 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,622,892.72/2,434,560.54 = 676,042/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,622,892.72x = 2,434,560.54 × 676,042 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,622,892.72x = 1,645,865,176,582.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,645,865,176,582.68/1,622,892.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,014,155.25
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