Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716,863.98, 2,577,824 and 960,187.94
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,716,863.98, 2,577,824 and 960,187.94 is: 1,441,695.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,716,863.98 : 2,577,824 = 960,187.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,716,863.98/2,577,824 = 960,187.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,716,863.98x = 2,577,824 × 960,187.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,716,863.98x = 2,475,195,516,242.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,475,195,516,242.56/1,716,863.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,441,695.76
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