Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,703,051.76, 2,553,835.84 and 488,360
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,703,051.76, 2,553,835.84 and 488,360 is: 732,327.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,703,051.76 : 2,553,835.84 = 488,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,703,051.76/2,553,835.84 = 488,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,703,051.76x = 2,553,835.84 × 488,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,703,051.76x = 1,247,191,270,822.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,247,191,270,822.40/1,703,051.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 732,327.28
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