Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771,387.08, 2,657,525.66 and 509,217
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,771,387.08, 2,657,525.66 and 509,217 is: 763,953.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,771,387.08 : 2,657,525.66 = 509,217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,771,387.08/2,657,525.66 = 509,217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,771,387.08x = 2,657,525.66 × 509,217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,771,387.08x = 1,353,257,244,008.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,353,257,244,008.22/1,771,387.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,953.43
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