Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729,968.88, 2,595,883.92 and 719,788
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,729,968.88, 2,595,883.92 and 719,788 is: 1,080,069.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,729,968.88 : 2,595,883.92 = 719,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,729,968.88/2,595,883.92 = 719,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,729,968.88x = 2,595,883.92 × 719,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,729,968.88x = 1,868,486,095,008.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,868,486,095,008.96/1,729,968.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,080,069.19
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