Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727,948.20, 2,591,959.68 and 529,844
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,727,948.20, 2,591,959.68 and 529,844 is: 794,777.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,727,948.20 : 2,591,959.68 = 529,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,727,948.20/2,591,959.68 = 529,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,727,948.20x = 2,591,959.68 × 529,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,727,948.20x = 1,373,334,284,689.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,373,334,284,689.92/1,727,948.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 794,777.46
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