Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638,404, 2,458,020.84 and 456,452
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,638,404, 2,458,020.84 and 456,452 is: 684,793.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,638,404 : 2,458,020.84 = 456,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,638,404/2,458,020.84 = 456,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,638,404x = 2,458,020.84 × 456,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,638,404x = 1,121,968,528,459.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,121,968,528,459.68/1,638,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 684,793.57
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