Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755,398.79, 2,633,196.60 and 493,128
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,755,398.79, 2,633,196.60 and 493,128 is: 739,719.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,755,398.79 : 2,633,196.60 = 493,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,755,398.79/2,633,196.60 = 493,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,755,398.79x = 2,633,196.60 × 493,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,755,398.79x = 1,298,502,972,964.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,298,502,972,964.80/1,755,398.79 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739,719.65
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