Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727,037.18, 2,590,555.77 and 464,832
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,727,037.18, 2,590,555.77 and 464,832 is: 697,248
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,727,037.18 : 2,590,555.77 = 464,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,727,037.18/2,590,555.77 = 464,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,727,037.18x = 2,590,555.77 × 464,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,727,037.18x = 1,204,173,219,680.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,204,173,219,680.64/1,727,037.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 697,248
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