Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,715,587.28, 2,573,402.82 and 453,404
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,715,587.28, 2,573,402.82 and 453,404 is: 680,111.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,715,587.28 : 2,573,402.82 = 453,404 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,715,587.28/2,573,402.82 = 453,404/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,715,587.28x = 2,573,402.82 × 453,404 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,715,587.28x = 1,166,791,132,199.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,166,791,132,199.28/1,715,587.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 680,111.79
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