Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791,768.56, 2,472,567 and 975,956
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,791,768.56, 2,472,567 and 975,956 is: 1,346,779.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,791,768.56 : 2,472,567 = 975,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,791,768.56/2,472,567 = 975,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,791,768.56x = 2,472,567 × 975,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,791,768.56x = 2,413,116,599,052 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,413,116,599,052/1,791,768.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,346,779.18
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