Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,728,681.59, 2,593,028.53 and 530,604
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,728,681.59, 2,593,028.53 and 530,604 is: 795,907.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,728,681.59 : 2,593,028.53 = 530,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,728,681.59/2,593,028.53 = 530,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,728,681.59x = 2,593,028.53 × 530,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,728,681.59x = 1,375,871,310,132.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,375,871,310,132.12/1,728,681.59 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 795,907.89
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