Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,730,156.24, 2,593,601.40 and 832,106
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,730,156.24, 2,593,601.40 and 832,106 is: 1,247,373.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,730,156.24 : 2,593,601.40 = 832,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,730,156.24/2,593,601.40 = 832,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,730,156.24x = 2,593,601.40 × 832,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,730,156.24x = 2,158,151,286,548.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,158,151,286,548.40/1,730,156.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,247,373.64
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