Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768,052.76, 2,650,897.98 and 553,218
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,768,052.76, 2,650,897.98 and 553,218 is: 829,457.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,768,052.76 : 2,650,897.98 = 553,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,768,052.76/2,650,897.98 = 553,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,768,052.76x = 2,650,897.98 × 553,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,768,052.76x = 1,466,524,478,699.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,466,524,478,699.64/1,768,052.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 829,457.42
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