Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716,320.88, 2,574,607.68 and 454,140
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,716,320.88, 2,574,607.68 and 454,140 is: 681,243.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,716,320.88 : 2,574,607.68 = 454,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,716,320.88/2,574,607.68 = 454,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,716,320.88x = 2,574,607.68 × 454,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,716,320.88x = 1,169,232,331,795.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,169,232,331,795.20/1,716,320.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 681,243.43
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