Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,749,284.52, 2,624,295 and 991,489.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,749,284.52, 2,624,295 and 991,489.08 is: 1,487,442.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,749,284.52 : 2,624,295 = 991,489.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,749,284.52/2,624,295 = 991,489.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,749,284.52x = 2,624,295 × 991,489.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,749,284.52x = 2,601,959,835,198.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,601,959,835,198.60/1,749,284.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,487,442.33
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