Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701,034.36, 2,551,600.76 and 438,862
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,701,034.36, 2,551,600.76 and 438,862 is: 658,305.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,701,034.36 : 2,551,600.76 = 438,862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,701,034.36/2,551,600.76 = 438,862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,701,034.36x = 2,551,600.76 × 438,862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,701,034.36x = 1,119,800,612,735.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,119,800,612,735.12/1,701,034.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 658,305.70
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