Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,680,594.72, 2,319,252 and 916,675.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,680,594.72, 2,319,252 and 916,675.68 is: 1,265,029.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,680,594.72 : 2,319,252 = 916,675.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,680,594.72/2,319,252 = 916,675.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,680,594.72x = 2,319,252 × 916,675.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,680,594.72x = 2,126,001,904,191.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,126,001,904,191.36/1,680,594.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,265,029.50
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