Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,865,107.42, 2,797,660.97 and 517,270
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,865,107.42, 2,797,660.97 and 517,270 is: 775,904.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,865,107.42 : 2,797,660.97 = 517,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,865,107.42/2,797,660.97 = 517,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,865,107.42x = 2,797,660.97 × 517,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,865,107.42x = 1,447,146,089,951.90 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,447,146,089,951.90/1,865,107.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,904.96
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