Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751,589, 2,627,383.50 and 421,893
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,751,589, 2,627,383.50 and 421,893 is: 632,839.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,751,589 : 2,627,383.50 = 421,893 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,751,589/2,627,383.50 = 421,893/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,751,589x = 2,627,383.50 × 421,893 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,751,589x = 1,108,474,706,965.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,108,474,706,965.50/1,751,589 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 632,839.50
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