Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747,760.36, 2,621,922.42 and 516,893
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,747,760.36, 2,621,922.42 and 516,893 is: 775,422.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,747,760.36 : 2,621,922.42 = 516,893 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,747,760.36/2,621,922.42 = 516,893/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,747,760.36x = 2,621,922.42 × 516,893 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,747,760.36x = 1,355,253,345,441.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,355,253,345,441.06/1,747,760.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,422.86
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