Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755,171, 2,632,756.50 and 425,475
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,755,171, 2,632,756.50 and 425,475 is: 638,212.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,755,171 : 2,632,756.50 = 425,475 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,755,171/2,632,756.50 = 425,475/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,755,171x = 2,632,756.50 × 425,475 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,755,171x = 1,120,172,071,837.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,120,172,071,837.50/1,755,171 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,212.50
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