Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722,415.08, 2,583,996 and 524,306.07
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,722,415.08, 2,583,996 and 524,306.07 is: 786,572.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,722,415.08 : 2,583,996 = 524,306.07 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,722,415.08/2,583,996 = 524,306.07/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,722,415.08x = 2,583,996 × 524,306.07 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,722,415.08x = 1,354,804,787,655.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,354,804,787,655.72/1,722,415.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 786,572.76
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