Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710,578.40, 2,566,437.60 and 573,453
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,710,578.40, 2,566,437.60 and 573,453 is: 860,370.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,710,578.40 : 2,566,437.60 = 573,453 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,710,578.40/2,566,437.60 = 573,453/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,710,578.40x = 2,566,437.60 × 573,453 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,710,578.40x = 1,471,731,341,032.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,471,731,341,032.80/1,710,578.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 860,370.59
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