Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,758,795.08, 2,638,294.68 and 496,517
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,758,795.08, 2,638,294.68 and 496,517 is: 744,804.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,758,795.08 : 2,638,294.68 = 496,517 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,758,795.08/2,638,294.68 = 496,517/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,758,795.08x = 2,638,294.68 × 496,517 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,758,795.08x = 1,309,958,159,629.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,309,958,159,629.56/1,758,795.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,804.31
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