Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707,793.20, 2,561,741.64 and 585,846
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,707,793.20, 2,561,741.64 and 585,846 is: 878,786.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,707,793.20 : 2,561,741.64 = 585,846 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,707,793.20/2,561,741.64 = 585,846/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,707,793.20x = 2,561,741.64 × 585,846 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,707,793.20x = 1,500,786,092,827.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,500,786,092,827.44/1,707,793.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 878,786.78
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