Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750,709, 2,626,063.50 and 421,013
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,750,709, 2,626,063.50 and 421,013 is: 631,519.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,750,709 : 2,626,063.50 = 421,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,750,709/2,626,063.50 = 421,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,750,709x = 2,626,063.50 × 421,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,750,709x = 1,105,606,872,325.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,105,606,872,325.50/1,750,709 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631,519.50
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