Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706,298.28, 2,559,583.50 and 584,377
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,706,298.28, 2,559,583.50 and 584,377 is: 876,612.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,706,298.28 : 2,559,583.50 = 584,377 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,706,298.28/2,559,583.50 = 584,377/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,706,298.28x = 2,559,583.50 × 584,377 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,706,298.28x = 1,495,761,726,979.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,495,761,726,979.50/1,706,298.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 876,612.10
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