Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750,327.76, 2,625,480.12 and 488,162
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,750,327.76, 2,625,480.12 and 488,162 is: 732,239.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,750,327.76 : 2,625,480.12 = 488,162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,750,327.76/2,625,480.12 = 488,162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,750,327.76x = 2,625,480.12 × 488,162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,750,327.76x = 1,281,659,626,339.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,281,659,626,339.44/1,750,327.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 732,239.79
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