Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,756,362, 2,634,549.48 and 426,666
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,756,362, 2,634,549.48 and 426,666 is: 640,000.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,756,362 : 2,634,549.48 = 426,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,756,362/2,634,549.48 = 426,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,756,362x = 2,634,549.48 × 426,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,756,362x = 1,124,072,688,433.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,124,072,688,433.68/1,756,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,000.57
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